Best Seth McRae Podcasts (2024)

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Ted Kennedy Watson on design, hosting & his iconic Seattle stores 48:37

4M ago48:37

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In this episode, we get to know Ted Kennedy Watson! Ted is a designer, curator, businessman, and author, and he owns and runs two iconic stores in downtown Seattle: Watson Kennedy Fine Living and Watson Kennedy Fine Home. Join us to hear how Ted got his start in the design and retail world (hint: it involves Bill Gates) and how he has managed to ke…

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Seth Zuckerman on all things forests & his new book A Forest of Your Own 28:25

6M ago28:25

28:25

In this episode, we meet Seth Zuckerman, an islander who co-authored the exciting new book A Forest of Your Own: The Pacific Northwest Handbook of Ecological Forestry. Seth and co-author Kirk Hanson have developed the first comprehensive how-to guide for forest stewards and enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest, lending their decades of experience a…

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Still Stuck 36:55

9M ago36:55

36:55

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Still Stuck 1:03:36

9M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

It can be easy to mistake a waiting season for a wasted season. But what if God was wanting to teach us something through the wait? Join us as we follow the journey of a people who knew a little something about being stuck...finding themselves for 40 years stuck in a desert, stuck between a promise and the promised land.…

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Mother's Day 23:51

9M ago23:51

23:51

You might not always be able to choose what you go through in life, but you do have a choice about how you come out.

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Hope Defined 55:51

9M ago55:51

55:51

By Jeremy Parker

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Odin Lonning on his Tlingit art, respect for nature & leaning into teaching 46:53

12M ago46:53

46:53

In this episode, we sit down with Odin Lonning! Odin is a prolific and award-winning Tlingit artist based here on Vashon Island. Born and raised in Alaska, Odin has a deep knowledge of and relationship with the natural world that is reflected and celebrated in his art. With his wife Ann Stateler, who many of us know as Orca Annie, Odin is a tireles…

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Don & Charlotte Stuart on "No Farms, No Food", murder mysteries & walks for inspiration 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

39:50

Meet Don and Charlotte Stuart! Don is a respected advocate for the economic, environmental, and political sustainability of farms and fisheries, and he recently published No Farms, No Food: Uniting Farmers and Environmentalists to Transform American Agriculture. Don also directed the American Farmland Trust’s Pacific Northwest Regional Office for o…

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Manny Chao from Georgetown Brewing Company on persistence, relationships & Manny's Pale Ale 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

31:54

In this new episode, we get to know Manny Chao of Georgetown Brewing Company! Yes, our fellow islander Manny is the man behind Manny's Pale Ale, the iconic Seattle beer. Join us to learn about Manny's childhood in Spain and beyond, how he fell in love with beer while trying to impress a date during college, and the persistence it took to land his f…

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Emily Wigley on six years of Orca Eats food truck, running a socially-minded business, and retirement 31:03

2y ago31:03

31:03

In this episode, we get to know Emily Wigley! Emily is the woman behind the beloved Orca Eats food truck. As Emily enters retirement, she sits down to reflect on what it was like to run this popular business for the last six years. Join us to hear how Emily’s teenage job taught her how food service can also be community service, and how she has put…

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Ann McLaughlin on her book "World Change-Maker", making positive impacts, and stories from around the world 43:39

2y ago43:39

43:39

In this episode, we chat with Ann McLaughlin! Ann recently published the book "World Change-Maker: Build Skills in International Development and Social Work", which is designed as a guidebook to help people looking to volunteer or work internationally. But, as we discuss in the interview, the book offers value for anyone hoping to make a positive i…

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Tara Morgan on becoming a traveling barber during the pandemic, being a solopreneur & supporting inclusion in rowing 54:28

2y ago54:28

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In this week's episode, we chat with Tara Morgan of C'Mon Barber! During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a simple request from a neighbor led Tara to her new passion and business venture. After finishing barber school, Tara launched a mobile barbershop in June 2021, biking or driving to islanders to cut, groom, and style their hair in the comf…

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Dr. Jim Bristow on Vashon's remarkable response to COVID, and his journey to medicine & genomics 33:12

2+ y ago33:12

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Join us to get to know Dr. Jim Bristow! Many of us on Vashon Island know Dr. Bristow from his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic; he is part of a core team of volunteer medical professionals who have worked tirelessly to keep Vashon safe and informed. But what you might not know is that Dr. Bristow is a semi-retired physician-scientist who pra…

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Amy Carey on how orcas led her to advocacy & living out her Doctor Dolittle dreams 43:31

3y ago43:31

43:31

In this episode, we get to know Amy Carey! As the Executive Director of Sound Action, Amy helps to protect vital nearshore habitat and species -- including wild salmon and orca -- across the Puget Sound region. Amy is well known for her local expertise in animals and wildlife, and she is also behind the Pod Blast, a subscription alert system provid…

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Captain Marsha Morse on life as a ferry captain & her front row seat to Puget Sound 37:25

3y ago37:25

37:25

In this episode, Grace sits down with Captain Marsha Morse, one of the most experienced ferry captains in Washington State. Captain Morse was one of the very first women to be hired by Washington State Ferries, working her way up from an entry-level position in the 70s. Join us to hear how it was Captain Morse’s horse that led her both to Vashon Is…

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Kate Dowling on what it's like to run a radio station (& her international love story!) 33:49

3y ago33:49

33:49

Inspired Island is back after a long hiatus!! In this episode, we sit down with Kate Dowling. As Executive Director of Voice of Vashon, Kate manages the day-to-day operations of our beloved community radio station. Kate’s story takes us across the world, from her childhood in Canada, to adventures in Europe as an au pair, to San Antonio, to traveli…

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Father's Day 1:02:41

4+ y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

By Seth McRae

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GET MY HOPE UP! 18:11

4+ y ago18:11

18:11

By Jeremy Parker

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Get My Hope Up 35:49

4+ y ago35:49

35:49

By Seth McRae

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Easter At Home 23:08

4+ y ago23:08

23:08

By Seth McRae

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TWO WORDS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING 45:25

4+ y ago45:25

45:25

By Seth McRae

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Journey to the Center of the Worth 39:50

4+ y ago39:50

39:50

By Seth McRae

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Captain Joe Wubbold on his Coast Guard career, Vashon's lighthouse & pursuing passions in retirement 53:22

4+ y ago53:22

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After a winter hiatus, we're back with an exciting new interview! Captain Joe Wubbold is well-known on Vashon for being a guardian, historian, and educator for our historic Point Robinson lighthouse. Captain Joe had a long and distinguished career with the U.S. Coast Guard, where he commanded six different ships and served as Chief of Operations fo…

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Journey to the Center of Your Worth 43:06

4+ y ago43:06

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Be a part of the building of the Kingdom. I Cor 3:10-15. As people we tend to value the right now over the future. Prov. 13:15. Are you spending your life asking the question right now OR what then? Investing. 10/10/80 principal. Choose to put God first. Don't worry about tomorrow BUT care and plan for tomorrow.…

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Journey to the Center of Your Worth 43:13

5y ago43:13

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Eph. 2:10, Matt 25:14-30. Talent - the value of currency measured by weight of gold or silver. It's only in finding Christ that we find our true worth. We lose in life when we make life a competition.By Seth McRae

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A Thrill of Hope Eps 4 29:51

5y ago29:51

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Luke 2:8-11. We all struggle to remember what Christmas is all about. To understand the significance of the event, you havre to understand the importance of the invitation. Numbers 13:28-33. It's not enough to believe in God's promises. You have to believe in His preferences.By Seth McRae

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A Thrill of Hope Eps 2 44:41

5y ago44:41

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How we find hope. Where we find hope. Through Jesus and other people. Rom. 8:28. God's "signal" is always good. If your connection is faulty, you are going to struggle. How do you establish good connections in your life? II Tim. 1:6. Have someone you can be transparent with. A good relationship involves effort for all involved. Ask for help. You ca…

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I Declare War Episode 5 41:55

5y ago41:55

41:55

Episode 5By Seth McRae

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I Declare War Episode 4 45:35

5y ago45:35

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Gal 5:16-17, Fruit of the Spirit Gal 5:22. If change is the fruit, then what is the "seed" that starts the process? Surrender. Not try...trust. Surrender our deadlines, surrender our heart. You get into and out of things the same way...one step at a time. Real change is only revealed through testing.…

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Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma on travel, finding beauty in words & yurt living 42:23

5y ago42:23

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In this episode, we meet Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma! Tom is married to last week's guest, David Mielke, and together they are preparing to premiere their show, "Gaybaret: An Offering of Story and Song" on November 22 at Vashon Center for the Arts. Tom is an author, poet, translator, teacher, magician, and musician. His first book of poems, The Safety …

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I Declare War Episode 3 34:01

5y ago34:01

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A gentle hand will help you get what you want. Don't kick the bee hive. Encouraging speaking will bring out creative thinking in people and team spirit. Rudeness does the opposite. Prov. 30:32. Hold your tongue. 33 forcing wrath leads to strife. 1) Analyze.Look at what and why. 2) Extrapolate. If this, then that. Prov 4:26. 3) Prioritize. What do y…

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David Mielke on professional acting, "Gaybaret", & the teacher who changed his life 55:17

5y ago55:17

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In this episode, we meet David Mielke! David and his husband Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma are performing their original show "Gaybaret" at Vashon Center for the Arts from November 22 to 24, 2019. David is a professional actor, having appeared in both film and television and creating and performing one-person shows. Join us to hear how one amazing teache…

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Israel & Sue Shotridge on sharing native Tlingit culture through art 59:43

5y ago59:43

59:43

In this episode, we meet Israel and Sue Shotridge! You may know Sue and Israel as owners of the Raven's Nest gallery here on Vashon Island. Israel is a celebrated Tlingit artist and master carver, and Sue manages their businesses. Join us to hear how Sue and Israel fell in love, and how Israel's mother's passion for preserving the Tlingit language …

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I Declare War Episode 2 42:50

5y ago42:50

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Rom 12:2. If you can win the battle within, it will make you better equipped to win the battle outside. Often, it is our memory of a habit, behavior, or sin that is holding ups back from freedom or victory. Do not be conformed to the world's value. Focus on godly values. Rom 10:9-10. The heart believes, the mouth professes. Sanctification is a proc…

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I Declare War Episode 1 45:55

5y ago45:55

45:55

Taking up the fight within. How do we win this war within? It's going to take some heart. Pro. 4:23 - guard your heart. Noting great has ever been done with 1/2 a heart.By Seth McRae

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Bruce Haulman on studying Vashon's past and present 56:38

5y ago56:38

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In this episode, we meet Bruce Haulman! As a historian and educator, Bruce has spent years digging into Vashon's history - from prehistoric time to today. Bruce has authored many publications, including the popular book "A Brief History of Vashon Island." But Bruce doesn't only study Vashon's past; he's very involved in our community here and now. …

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Ghost Stories 48:40

5y ago48:40

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Acts 1:4-5. Gifts of the Holy Spirit are supernaturally empowered. How do we stay filled? By letting Him remind us that we have been gifted with salvation. II For. Because He does us. It is not something we earn. Sin doesn't affect our forgiven status but it affects our relationship status. He reminds us of our purpose. We receive it by grace. I Fo…

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Ghost Stories 40:23

5y ago40:23

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Acts 1:4-5. The gift of the Holy Spirit is supernatural, empowered by the Holy Spirit. How do we receive this impartation? He reminds us that we have been gifted with salvation. II Cor. Because He loves you. It is something you cannot earn. Sin doesn't affect your forgiven status, but it affects your relationship status. He reminds us of our purpos…

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Joseph Bogaard on saving wild salmon in the PNW & his journey to advocacy 48:27

5y ago48:27

48:27

In this episode, we meet Joseph Bogaard! As the Executive Director of the Save Our Wild Salmon coalition, Joseph advocates to restore a healthy wild salmon population in the Pacific Northwest. Doing so is not only important for economic and cultural reasons, but we also need more salmon to feed the critically endangered Southern Resident Killer Wha…

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Guest Speaker Greg Strannigan 38:00

5y ago38:00

38:00

Fear. II Tim 1:7.By Greg Strannigan

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Maridee Bonadea on following passions, the life of an advocate & being LGBTQ on Vashon Island 29:37

5y ago29:37

29:37

In this episode, we meet Maridee Bonadea! Maridee is a mover and shaker behind the scenes at the Vashon Heritage Museum’s exhibit “IN AND OUT: Being LGBTQ on Vashon Island” (through March 2020) and the "Queer Film Festival" she's been putting together. Maridee grew up in a military family, but found herself drawn to the world of social activism at …

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Gib Dammann on growing up behind a frat house, solar power & reducing waste 55:44

5y ago55:44

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In this episode, we meet Gib Dammann of Zero Waste Vashon! Gib is a professional architect with a passion for reducing waste on Vashon. Gib is a co-founder and current president of Zero Waste Vashon, a group working to make the island a model green community. Gib shares stories from his childhood growing up behind a UVA fraternity house and how he …

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Guest Speaker Audra Mahoney 34:50

5y ago34:50

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Mark 12. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind. Love one another. We receive grace from God and pour out to others. Ephesians 2:6-10. The world view is you have significance by achievement. You are self made. Then you are accepted. The kingdom view is grace. We all need a savior. It starts with acceptance. Ps. 139:15 Jesus was cont…

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Robin Pollard on becoming a coffee roaster & wine maker, and launching Pollard Coffee 22:16

5y ago22:16

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Robin Pollard is the woman behind Vashon's newest cafè, Pollard Coffee. Robin spent many years promoting Washington's tourism and wine industries, serving as the state's tourism director and then executive director of the Washington State Wine Commission. But having grown up on a farm in Iowa, Robin found herself yearning to grow something of her o…

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Jeff Hoyt on finding a career using his voice & his love for radio 37:01

5+ y ago37:01

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This week, we get to know Jeff Hoyt! Voice of Vashon listeners know Jeff as co-host of the Morning Scramble on Thursdays and also from the popular Hoytus Interruptus. But what you might not know is that Jeff is a top-tier voice actor who is heard by people around the world! Jeff's voice can be heard in radio and television ads, web videos, films, o…

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Michael Meade on how storytelling saved his life & using myths to understand our world 48:19

5+ y ago48:19

48:19

In this episode, we meet Vashon’s resident philosopher and mythologist Michael Meade! Michael is a renowned storyteller and author, tapping into ancient myths and ancestral sources of wisdom to help us see the world today. Michael is the founder of Mosaic Voices, a nonprofit that is dedicated to community healing by supporting and educating at-risk…

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Guest Speaker Jason Roeder - Storms 44:51

5+ y ago44:51

44:51

Mark 4:35-41. The Storm. 1) Why are you so afraid? Everyone has storms. We must FAITH the storms in our lives. Physical, mental, spiritual, relational. Storms come like waves. I Peter 4:12. Don't be surprised. Praise God that you bear the name christian. 2) Jesus permits storms to test our faith. I Peter 1:17. a. Pressure test. b. People test. c. P…

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