Best Dave Laton Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 51 - A Conversation With Brent Missildine - Repentance and Hope 39:58

8h ago39:58

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Send us a Text Message. We've stated in several episodes that true and lasting hope is found in our Lord Jesus Christ. And until we put on Christ through our repentance and baptism, we don't have that true and lasting hope. Part of the elements that God requires for us to be granted salvation from our sins is repentance. This word is sometimes misu…

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Episode 38 - A Conversation With Travis Ray About Securing Our Property While We Travel 33:27

7d ago33:27

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I have a conversation with Travis Ray about security our home and other property while we travel. Travis is an investigator for our local police department. He has investedgated many more crimes and other activities of concern during his 8 year career. Travis shares with us some ideas to consider while we tra…

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Episode 50 - A Conversation With Becky Beggs, a 10 Year Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient 31:05

7d ago31:05

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Send us a Text Message. Becky has been a guest before (Season 1 - Episode 20) where we talked about the healing of humor. She is a remarkable person with a tremendous spirit. I think you will discover as I did that you feel like you've known her for years as a good friend. In this episode Becky and I discuss a new venture she started that is aimed …

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Episode 49 - A Conversation With Dale Jenkins - Finding Hope Through God's Word 36:32

15d ago36:32

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Send us a Text Message. Perhaps you've heard it said many times that we find true and lasting hope through God's word, the Bible. You may even have heard it often enough the it is easy to tune it out. I like to think you want to know God's word but not sure where to begin reading or understanding it. In this episode I have a discussion withe Dale J…

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Episode 48 - A Conversation With Jason Green About Finding Hope in Songs of Praise and Worship 39:11

17d ago39:11

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Send us a Text Message. Music and singing have always been part of efforts to motivate and stimulate us. Even in our entertainment, we see the importance of songs. For example, we hear a song from a movie and are immediately transported to that movie. Military bands serve to spur on soldiers. Highschool bands spur on teams to keep going. The same i…

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Episode 47 - Throw Away Your Stones 15:58

29d ago15:58

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine being brought before a judge for a crime that you are completely guilty of. You know the law and know you must be punished. You can only hope that the judge will show mercy. Such is the situation for a woman brought to Jesus for a crime that in that time was punishable by death. She dared not hope for mercy. Yet our …

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Episode 46 - A Conversation With Raymond Elliott on Patience and Hope 41:39

1M ago41:39

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Send us a Text Message. We've discussed in the past about how it sometimes takes courage to have hope. I've discovered that it also takes patience to see hope truly realized. Often we want something and we want it quickly. When we are especially dealing with a challenge to our hope, we seek immediate relief. We might even wonder if God is truly lis…

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Episode 45 - A Conversation With Chris Moran, Director of the North Alabama Christian Children's Home 23:15

1M ago23:15

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Send us a Text Message. Taking care of children is among the most noble and important activities in which we can be engaged. Children offer so much to our lives. A major thing they bring to us is hope. At the same time, one of the most tragic things is a child whose hope is challenged. In this episode, I'm speaking with Chris Moran, Director of the…

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Episode 37 - Keeping the RV Interior Clean 7:58

2M ago7:58

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Send us a Text Message. One of the major challenges of RV living is keeping things clean on the interior. This is especially true if you have a family or you are staying in the RV for a while. In this episode I offer a few tips on helping the RV stay clean or at least look clean. This certainly isn't an exhaustive list so please offer ideas if you …

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Episode 44 - From Feeble to Free 20:31

2M ago20:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I am sharing an excerpt from my book, Journey to Hope. I look at two seemingly unrelated events in the life of Christ where He heals two men of paralysis. I will talk to the similarities and differences in these two events and what we can learn from them. We'll focus on the most important point in these two e…

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Episode 43 - A Conversation With Brian Davis, President of the World Bible School 44:04

2M ago44:04

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Send us a Text Message. We've held the position throughout all of our podcast episodes that true and lasting hope is found in our Lord Jesus Christ. We learn about our Lord through Bible study. But sometimes folks may feel that they don't know where to begin a Bible study or even how to study the Bible. The World Bible School is a wonderful resourc…

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Episode 36 - Making Our RV Seem Spacious 9:05

2M ago9:05

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Send us a Text Message. Most RVs are quite small or feel cramped. Once we get all our stuff into the rig we really feel cramped and uncomfortable. In this episode I give some suggestions on how to make our small space seem larger. Maybe we can actually make the space larger if we use some of these and other space saving tips.…

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Episode 42 - Dr. Jimmy Hodges, President of Calhoun Community College 28:29

2M ago28:29

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes life events happen that can be either good or bad but they may have prevented us from achieving what we want in life. Perhaps a person is deep into a career and feel a change is needed. Sadly, some may feel they have no direction to turn to in order to improve their life situation or restart from those life events.…

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Episode 41 - A Conversation With Robert and Minnie Vickrey - Bringing Hope to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community 44:16

3M ago44:16

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Send us a Text Message. When I teach folks about getting out of their selves and looking how they can help people as the best way to find and sustain hope, I also ask them to look at what is in their hands and think about how they can use that in the effort. All of us have things we can do, talents we can use to help others in their journey to hope…

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Episode 40 - A Conversation With Todd Tipton, College Minister for the Huntsville Church of Christ, Huntsville, TX 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine going through a difficult cancer only to have it resurface again. Just when you began to think you've defeated this evil disease, it comes back with a vengence, perhaps worse than before. Such is the challenge to hope that my guest, Todd Tipton is facing. But unlike some, rather than give in to the life threatening s…

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Episode 39 - A Conversation With Chasity Abram About Hospice Care 34:54

3M ago34:54

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Send us a Text Message. When we hear that hospice has been called in to assist someone, we often think the person is at the end of their life, that there remains no more hope for living. This is not always true. Hospice does so much more for a person and his or her family. In this episode I speak with Chasity Abram, a hospice nurse with Ivy Creek H…

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Episode 38 - A Conversation With Ted Hughes About Courage to Hope 26:49

3M ago26:49

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Send us a Text Message. Many times when we ask a child what they want to be when they grow up we hear heroic professions like firefighter, police officer, doctor, or nurse. Well, in this conversation we talk with a former firefighter, Ted Huges. Ted stated in his characteristically humble way that he doesn't consider himself a hero, but he is one f…

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A Bonus Episode - Finding Hope Through Reflection 12:29

3M ago12:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I will discuss a bit about finding hope through reflection. I will discuss what reflection is and how it relates to hope. I'll give some practical things we can do to grow in hope. I apply the meaning of reflection as looking back or looking at a situation in my life and think about what it meant or how it im…

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Episode 35 - A Conversation With Forrest and Delores Buxton. 27:52

3M ago27:52

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Send us a Text Message. All of us have wonderful insights into what it means to be a Sojourner and how we have a positive impact as we not only travel with a purpose, but we glorify our Lord. In this episode we have a conversation with fellow Sojuourners, Forrest and Delores Buxton. We chat about their life as Sojourners and how they see their role…

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Episode 37 - A Conversation With Donna McCord of Women of Hope 49:03

3M ago49:03

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I have a conversation with Donna McChord of Women of Hope. This organization helps bring hope to those who have survived breast cancer or are currently fighting the fight. Donna is the President of Women of Hope, Montgomery, Alabama. Donna shares her own battle with breast cancer and how she now is able to p…

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Episode 34 - Tips for Hooking Up Your RV 20:23

4M ago20:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I share some tips about safely hooking up your RV. I talk about a few required items you'll need and then some steps I find help me when I hookup my rig. Always keep safety in mind through the hookup and take down process. These times are the most dangerous times. We want everyone to safely travel with a purp…

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Episode 36 - A Conversation With Lisa Missildine about Hope and Hospitality 26:18

4M ago26:18

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Send us a Text Message. Yet again, if we simply look around we can find ways to use our gifts as a way to bring hope to others. You might think that simply smiling and offering friendship doesn't seem like much, but it is truly a great way to share hope. In this episode, I have a conversation with Lisa Missildine as we explore how we offer hope to …

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Episode 33 - Tips for Selling or Buying an RV 14:08

4M ago14:08

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Send us a Text Message. Maybe its time to get rid of the beast or to upgrade to a new one. In this episode I present some things to keep in mind if you are selling or buying an RV. These are some things I've experienced or found in my research. Even if you are not in the market yet, you know someone might be so please share this episode with them.…

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Episode 35 - A Conversation With Devon and Paul Hewlett, Cancer Survivor and Care Provider 36:46

4M ago36:46

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes we think that we have to do great and glorious things to make a difference in someone's life. That is a bit of a misunderstanding. Sometimes just being there as a friend is wonderful beyond our imagination. Such is the case in the life of Devon and Paul Hewlett. This wonderful couple are friends of my daughter, and…

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Episode 34 - A Conversation With Chaeli Mycroft - Hope Unleashed! 58:23

4M ago58:23

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Send us a Text Message. Every now and then we come across someone in our life that leaves us breathless. Such was my reaction from my recent aquaintance with Michaela (Chaeli) Mycroft of Cape Town South Africa. This remarkable woman has won international recognition from such agencies as the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates as an advocate for …

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Episode 32 - Maximizing Our RV Experience 11:28

4M ago11:28

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Send us a Text Message. Hello fellow Sojourners! In this episode I look at a few ideas to help us get the most out of our RV experience. I talk about planning, helpful apps, and general tips for traveling and maintaining our rigs. You might already know much of this or have a lot more great ideas. Please share any ideas you have with me and also sh…

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Episode 33 - A Conversation With Dub and Shirly Hill of Social Assistance Homes in Syktyvkar, Russia 40:12

4M ago40:12

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Send us a Text Message. There are many ways in which we can help bring hope to others. In this episode, I have a conversation With William (Dub) Hill of the Russian Social Assistance Homes in Syktyvkar, Russia. Among other services, this ministry brings hope to the hopeless and most vulnerable by providing housing for elderly widows and homeless wo…

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Episode 32 - A Conversation With Julia Cienfuegos about BibleTalk.TV 32:36

4M ago32:36

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Send us a Text Message. A very effective way to develop true and lasting hope is to delve into God's word. Sometimes we might feel intimidated because we don't know where or how to begin. Or, we may feel that the Bible is too complex to understand. In this episode, I have a conversation with Julia Cienfuegos, Platform Manager for Bibletalk.TV. Juli…

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Episode 31 - A Conversation with Keith and Pam Medford 21:52

4M ago21:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we get a chance to meet Keith and Pam Medford. Keith was recently appointed as Co-Director for Office and Finance for Sojourners. He has an extensive background in this area and will be a valuable asset to us. But we'll also learn how Pam brings some very interesting and valuable experiences to Sojourners.…

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Episode 30 - A Conversation With Dave and Lynne Laton About Camp Bee 14:45

5M ago14:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I'm joined by my wife, Lynne as we discuss what Camp Bee means to us. We hope you'll enjoy this episode but also come to Camp Bee and enjoy all the camp has to offer us.By Dave Laton

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Episode 31 - A Conversation With Jamie Allen Vaughn of the Podcast, "Test Those Breasts" 47:53

5M ago47:53

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Send us a Text Message. Yes, it is a very interesting topic, and a very important one. In this episode, I have a conversation with Jamie Allen Vaughn as we discuss her journey to hope while recovering from breast cancer. We also discuss how she used her podcast titled, "Test Those Breasts" to help reach out to help others in their journey. You can …

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Episode 30 - A Conversation With Brent Missisline - A Hope That Does Not Fade 34:34

5M ago34:34

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes when we are faced with events in life and a lot seems to be crashing down around us, we may feel that our hope begins to fade. In this episode I discuss with Brent Missildine the hope that does not fade. We are discussing what the apostle Peter tells us in 1 Peter 1:3-5. Brent is one of our ministers at the Prattvi…

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Episode 29 - Care and Use of Awnings 7:23

5M ago7:23

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Send us a Text Message. Hello fellow Sojourners. In this episode I speak just a bit about proper care and use of RV awnings. Our awnings are important to helping us get the most out of our RV experience. If we don't care and use them properly, it can result in a lot of expense.By Dave Laton

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Episode 29 - Podcast Highlights of 2023 28:35

5M ago28:35

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Send us a Text Message. Friends, in this podcast I present highlights from the top 5 listened to episodes from 2023. You can hear the full episodes and others in this podcast. It has been a remarkable first year of the podcast as we've journeyed to hope together. I have enjoyed tremendously learning from our guests about their insights and sometime…

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Episode 28 - Eddie and Brenda Cox - 2024 Florida Workshop 31:31

5M ago31:31

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Send us a Text Message. We had a successful Camp Bee workshop in October of 2023. This was in spite of a COVID outbreak that affected approximately 70 folks. Now we're ready for the 2024 Florida workshop. Eddie and Brenda Cox have put together another exciting opportunity for us to get together to learn, fellow-shop, and encourage one another as we…

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Episode 27 - Saving Money While Traveling 35:51

5M ago35:51

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we visit with Danny and Lynn Spain. This wonderful Sojourner couple describe themselves as, "Most Timers" as they travel with a purpose. We discuss several ideas of how to save money while traveling in their RV. Please note that we mention several brand names and names of organizations in this conversation. W…

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Episode 28 - A Conversation With Natalie Henton, My Daughter and a Fellow Cancer Survivor 32:29

5M ago32:29

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Send us a Text Message. No parent ever wants to hear that one of their children has any disease or sickness so you can image our thoughts as we heard that our daughter Natalie had a rare form of lymphoma. Part of the challenge was that she was in the Seattle, Washington area and we were in Alabama. In this episode I discuss with Natalie about her e…

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Episode 27- A Conversation With Keith Kasarjian - Creating an Environment Where Hope Grows 26:28

6M ago26:28

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Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded before a live audience of the Prattville Church of Christ, Prattville, AL. In this episode I discuss with Keith Kasarjian about how we can create an environment where hope can grow. Keith shares his valuable insights into the importance of who we share our environment with, what we do in the environ…

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Episode 26 - Safe Travel on the Information Highway 57:46

6M ago57:46

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Send us a Text Message. Friends, in this episode we discuss the very important topic of keeping safe while online. My guest is Randy Bowman, an expert in cyber security, especially in the area of personal security. I've known Randy for over 20 years as a brother in the Lord, personal friend, and professional collogue. He has served as an informatio…

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Episode 26 - A Conversation With Aven Hook - Finding Hope as We Age 39:44

6M ago39:44

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we have an insightful discussion with Aven Hook about how we can sustain and regain hope as we age. As we age we face changes , sometimes from a direction we didn't expect. Some of these changes are negative, and some positive. We look at some of these and some suggestions of how we can overcome the negative …

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Episode 25 - A Conversation With Aven Hook About Finding Hope as We Age 39:44

6M ago39:44

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Send us a Text Message. This is a bit of a departure from our regular podcast content. Some of you may know that I have a second podcast called, Our Journey to Hope where I discuss how we can discover, sustain, or regain hope. I thought the subject of this specific episode would be of help and interest to our Sojourning community. But not only for …

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Episode 25 - A Conversation With Philip Treat About Hope Through Reconciliation 28:56

6M ago28:56

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Philip Treat shares some wonderful insights into how we gain hope through reconciliation. Of course, reconciliation is at the heart of the ultimate hope found through our Savior, Jesus Christ. It was His mission to be the way in which we find reconciliation with God. Specifically we discuss what reconciliatio…

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Episode 24 - A Conversation with Robbie Shoults of Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall, TX 23:28

6M ago23:28

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we visit with Robbie Shoults of Bear Creek Smokehouse. This wonderful restaurant and general store is a great place to visit and relax. It is located on Texas Highway 154 a few miles northwest of Marshall, TX. As Sojourners we like to eat, shop, and visit. Bear Creek offers all of that and more. Their web pag…

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Episode 24 - A Conversation With Steve Duer, Executive Director of Agape of Central Alabama 51:20

6M ago51:20

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Duer is all about bringing hope to vulnerable children and families. Steve’s history with Agape began in the late 1980’s when his parents became foster parents for Agape. I can personally attest and you will hear it as he speaks, that he is passionate about Agape’s ministry and is excited to help others find ways to be…

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Episode 23 - RVing in Severe Weather 12:18

6M ago12:18

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I discuss some things to keep in mind for traveling during severe weather. I offer some suggestions for preparing for a severe weather event. I also look at some things to keep in mind if you are caught in a tornado or winter weather event. Remember, planning is critical. We want to keep everyone safe as toge…

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Episode 23 - A Conversation With Lisa Rose - Patient Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator for the Montgomery Cancer Center 24:25

6M ago24:25

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we get to know Lisa Rose. Lisa serves as the Patient Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator for the Montgomery Cancer Center in Montgomery and Prattville, Alabama. As part of her duties, she also coordinates volunteer services for the Prattville. In this role, Lisa acts as coordinator, coach, trainer, and encoura…

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Episode 22 - A Bit About Tools and Emergencies 10:26

6M ago10:26

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I talk just a bit about common tools often carried in an RV and some things to keep in mind if there is a roadside emergency. It's a good idea to be ready for emergencies because they will happen. We want to fix the issue and safely get back to traveling with a purpose.…

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Episode 22 - A Conversation With Taraus Fuller, Chaplain for the Montgomery Cancer Center 33:50

7M ago33:50

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we speak with Taraus Fuller, Chaplain for the Montgomery Cancer Center, Prattville campus, Prattville, AL. I have the honor of working with Taraus as we minister to our cancer patients and their family. I'm always taken by how he brings a calming influence to folks undergoing a significant challenge to their …

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Episode 21 - A Conversation With Traci Hanson of Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters, Jefferson Texas 19:12

7M ago19:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I introduce Traci Hanson of Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters in Jefferson, Texas. Traci tells us about how she and her husband David got started in the coffee roasting business and a little bit about the roasting process. It is fascinating to learn how things are done that we take for granted. Also, many Sojour…

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Episode 21 - A Conversation with John Mark Stephenson - Finding Hope in a World of Fear 37:11

7M ago37:11

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Send us a Text Message. It seems that all around us we see terrible trouble and strife. This leads us to feel that there is no hope because of all the fear that bombards us daily. It might cause us to doubt our faith and let the world creep in to rob us of hope. In this episode we will discuss with John Mark Stephenson how we can find hope in a wor…

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