Best Jonathan Sheehan Podcasts (2024)

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135 | Building a Business that Supports Your Lifestyle with Jacque Hopkins 51:40

1d ago51:40

51:40

Much like our guest today, my motivation for pursuing gap year life was not that I hated my job. I just had a vision for something bigger and a window of opportunity with my kids that seemed like it might be closing. When we started to get really serious about Gap Year Life it was pretty obvious that our life didn’t cost that much. I didn’t need to…

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134 | Lessons from 466 days of Travel 35:54

3M ago35:54

35:54

In this episode, we explore our family's transformative journey of 466 days of travel and the lessons we learned along the way. Discover how our gap year experience reshaped our outlook on life and home. Tune in to hear about cultivating a home filled with adventure, self-directed learning, and the joys of living with less while gaining more. Websi…

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Calling on Heaven: Pure Hearts and Open Hands with the Huffs 49:35

5M ago49:35

49:35

Pastor Louie and Shelley close out this season with a conversation with their good friends, Sadie and Christian Huff. Together, they talk about how to prepare for events like Passion 2024 with purity and humility, anticipating divine interruption, and the unexpected journey of discovering God’s purpose for their lives. — ABOUT SADIE AND CHRISTIAN H…

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Why Doing a Stadium Event Takes a Move of God and a Strong Team (Again) 56:25

5M ago56:25

56:25

Pastor Louie Giglio is joined by three team members who lead the Passion movement: Shelley Giglio, Brad Jones, and Misty Paige. Together, they talk through what it takes to execute large events like Passion 2024 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They share about the necessary collision between excellence, faith, and provision. Giving God all the glory, the…

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Gen Z + Spiritual Awakening with Jonathan Pokluda 47:38

6M ago47:38

47:38

Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with his friend, Pastor Jonathan Pokluda, to reflect on how the weight of God’s glory fell on Passion 2024. They cover everything from the skepticism of Gen Z, to the search for Truth, to the pursuit of passion + purpose, and how Jesus offers a life of deep meaning and delight. — ABOUT JONATHAN POKLUDA Jonathan Pokluda…

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No Deal | Earl McClellan | Passion 2024 37:44

6M ago37:44

37:44

We need to say 'no deal' to the enemy because we've already said yes to the glorious savior, Jesus Christ, and we have given our hearts and lives over to him. Earl McClellan teaches us to avoid the shortcuts we may be tempted to take in life and instead fix our eyes on the Savior for the long haul, giving Him all of us. This talk is from Passion 20…

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This Too Shall Last | Levi Lusko | Passion 2024 39:30

6M ago39:30

39:30

Levi Lusko recounts the loss of his daughter Lenya, encouraging those facing tremendous hardship to shift their focus to the wonders of heaven, the weight of glory, the Word of God, and the wounds and worth of Jesus. Our pain produces glory, and our heartbreak leads us to freedom for us and others around us. This talk is from Passion 2024 at the Me…

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How Do You Know God Is Real? | Sadie Robertson Huff | Passion 2024 36:03

6M ago36:03

36:03

Sadie Robertson Huff addresses the desperate need for a generation to know the Word of God. After presenting the Scripture as one complete story, she reminds us that our hardship is evidence of His faithfulness, and the character of who He is in the Word exhibits how real He is. When we face trials, we can be comforted in the generations before us,…

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It's A New Thing | Christine Caine | Passion 2024 43:05

6M ago43:05

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Do we have eyes to see what God is doing? Or are we missing it, focusing on all the distractions before us? In this talk, Christine Caine reminds us to stop amid the busyness to see how God has never stopped moving in our lives. We can remember what He has done and celebrate it through generations. This talk is from Passion 2024 at the Mercedes-Ben…

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The Cross-referenced Life | Louie Giglio | Passion 2024 59:48

6M ago59:48

59:48

At Passion 2024 Pastor Louie Giglio invites us to shift our eyes to Christ in a world trying to earn righteousness, letting guilt and shame become the narrative, and attempting to control our futures. We can let the pressure fall at the foot of the cross, the only thing able to dwarf our obsession with the world and the only thing with the power to…

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Revealing the Secrets of the Kingdom | Ben Stuart | Passion 2024 38:45

6M ago38:45

38:45

In this talk, Ben Stuart reminds us that sincerity precedes the supernatural. We must stop and ask ourselves if we have a deep desire and hunger to know the King or if we are just seeking the benefits of the kingdom. Do we actually know the Jesus that we claim to love? This talk is from Passion 2024 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. — VE…

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The Way, The Truth, and The Life | Jonathan Pokluda | Passion 2024 37:59

6M ago37:59

37:59

Does the truth compromise your lifestyle? Jonathan Pokluda presses into the importance of believing the truth (God) that brings us life rather than accepting a lie that will cost us in the form of our death. This talk is from Passion 2024 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. — VERSES // John 10:4, John 14, Colossians 1:16, John 8:32, Acts 4…

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Calling on Heaven: Leading and Lingering in the Throne Room with Passion Music 51:06

7M ago51:06

51:06

“If you create space, holy space, God will fill it.” – Louie Giglio Pastor Louie sits down with Passion Music to discuss all the indescribable ways God moved at Passion 2024 and how they stewarded those holy moments. Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker, and Melodie Malone share their journey of preparing their hearts to write and carry anthems of wors…

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Introducing Season 3 of the Passion + Purpose Podcast: Call on Heaven 2:52

7M ago2:52

2:52

Pastor Louie Giglio introduces Season 3 of the Passion and Purpose Podcast: Call on Heaven. This season will include the talks from Passion 2024 and conversations around all the indescribable ways God moved at Passion 2024 and how He is moving in this generation. – SUBSCRIBE to our channel to watch more conversations with Louie Giglio on the Passio…

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133 | International Teaching Lifestyle Decisions with Kids (Christine & David) 1:07:42

7M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

Our guests today are parents we met at a playground in Alaska. Our lives intersect through many similar interests and after a 2+ hour parking lot conversation, some time together geocaching, a beach day with swimmers itch and swapping favorite RV stories I decided it would be great to continue the conversation on the podcast. Christine and David vi…

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132 | Finding Home through RVing with Joshua Sheehan of RV Gear and Far 49:29

8M ago49:29

49:29

In true RV fashion, this loop has not been unscathed from RV fixes. As we field more and more inquiries about RV life, one area that comes up are in the technical aspects of RV ownership. In our transition to RV life, my husband went from being a high school tech ed teacher (IE shop classes) to becoming a certified RV technician. If you or someone …

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131 | Grace Periods and Embracing the Power of Pause 14:58

9M ago14:58

14:58

In the fast-paced world, where every moment seems to be driven by deadlines, notifications, and the relentless pursuit of productivity, there's a quiet revolution taking place—one that involves the deliberate act of hitting pause. II have hit pause several times on the podcast this year. In spite of a underlying sense of guilt, I dug deeper into th…

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25 TIM SCOTT WHITELEY: Professional ensemble singing and touring with the Tallis Scholars. 54:27

9M ago54:27

54:27

December, 13, 2023A conversation with Tallis Scholars Baritone-Bass Tim Scott Whiteley. We talk about his musical upbringing, the Tallis Scholars sound and its evolution over the years, his group Cinquecento, touring with the Tallis Scholars, and the state of professional ensemble in the UK.Tim Scott Whiteleyhttps://www.facebook.com/timscottwhitele…

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130 | Better than Average Podcasting with Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI 1:10:06

11M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

Podcasting is a medium that has allowed me to 10x my network, have meaningful conversations with people I wouldn't otherwise have access to, elevate the stories rarely shared in the industry, and establish my voice and share my story. It wasn't until working with a few podcast coaching clients that I realized that while there is more happening behi…

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129 | 10 Simple Ways to Infuse Adventure into your Life 14:02

11M ago14:02

14:02

The basis of our gap year is the foundation of simple and inexpensive adventures we do as a family. Within this episode, you'll discover 10 curated simple adventures that can be embarked upon with ease. From hidden trails to local landmarks, from unique flavors to thrilling challenges, each adventure is designed to ignite your family's imagination …

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128 | Experimenting with Indulgence 19:11

11M ago19:11

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Periodically during our family gap year life in the RV, we have moments when we start to feel like we are missing the comforts of home. When people ask what we miss from home the kids often - having a bedroom door (instead of a privacy black out curtain), a dishwasher, hot showers that don’t require us to turn on the hot water heater nor having to …

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127 | Adventures in Entrepreneurship with Brad Barrett from Choose FI 55:53

12M ago55:53

55:53

After years in public accounting as a CPA, Brad reached financial independence at the age of 35 through diligent savings and investing. Brad Is passionate about everything from saving money, to living a more healthy lifestyle, to ‘boring’ things like tracking your finances and cutting down on your tax bill. But his favorite topic is leveraging cred…

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126 | Who do you Adventure with? (Carissa from Feed us Adventures) 38:15

12M ago38:15

38:15

As you heard in the last episode we are 9m into our family gap year. This recording comes days after meeting up with a previous Ordinary Sherpa guest from episode 109| Living your Childhood Dreams. and continually grateful for the stories and connections that have helped us in taking steps and moving forward on this journey. We love meeting up with…

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125 | Family Gap Year Update (9m in) and kickoff season 6 41:08

1y ago41:08

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Join us for a quick update on our family's gap year journey! We'll share what's been working, what's been challenging, and what we've learned so far. We'll also talk about our plans for the next few months. Worth noting, I have found that I really enjoy podcasting and having conversation without all the ads and interruptions many podcasters use. If…

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What Contributes to a Lasting Legacy with Stan Smith 42:35

1y ago42:35

42:35

How do you become the best of the best? How do you leave a legacy? How do you keep the fire burning for the things you’re passionate about? These are just a few of the insights Stan Smith shares in this week’s episode of the Passion + Purpose Podcast. Louie Giglio and Stan Smith sit down to discuss Stan’s journey as a champion athlete, designer, an…

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When Hardship Threatens to Sink You with Lysa TerKeurst 47:48

1y ago47:48

47:48

What does it look like to set healthy boundaries with people we love? How can we recognize when there is a need for a boundary in our relationships? How can theology and therapy intersect to help us pursue God’s purposes for our lives? Louie Giglio and Lysa TerKuerst answer all these questions and more in this week's episode of the Passion + Purpos…

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Where Holiness Blends with Creative Joy with David Crowder 45:47

1y ago45:47

45:47

On this episode of the Passion and Purpose Podcast, Louie Giglio is joined by long-time friend and brilliant musician, David Crowder. Together, they talk about what inspires Crowder as an artist, and how he continues to bring fresh expressions of worship to the Church. David Crowder is a gifted musician and songwriter who has won countless awards a…

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Who Are You Impacting with Your Influence? with Tony and Lauren Dungy 26:07

1y ago26:07

26:07

On this episode of the Passion and Purpose Podcast, Louie Giglio sits down with Tony and Lauren Dungy to discuss how to utilize your sphere of influence to do good and glorify God. Tony and Lauren share their passion for furthering the Kingdom mission by using what God has given them to bless others and advocate for those in need. Tony Dungy is a f…

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124 | (Best of) Opportunities from Adventure with Mason Gravely of the Adventure Sports Podcast 47:55

1y ago47:55

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As my family drove to Alaska (currently spending time in Fairbanks) I have seen many bike campers and was reminded of my conversation with a guest from episode 047 with Mason Gravely. We have driven over 13,000 miles in the RV since January all across the country and passing bike campers along various highways through Alaska and Canada it brings ne…

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Why God’s Faithfulness is the Fuel for Longevity with Rick Warren Pt. 2 42:43

1y ago42:43

42:43

“If God never did anything else for me, I’d still owe Him my life” – Rick Warren In part two of this conversation on the Passion and Purpose Podcast, Pastor Louie Giglio and Pastor Rick Warren discuss the coexistence of purpose and pain and how to leverage your strengths and weaknesses for the glory of God. Pastor Rick Warren is the founding pastor…

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123 | Mid-Life Retirement with Brent Dusek 37:05

1y ago37:05

37:05

When this drops we will be in the arctic circle exploring a part of Alaska you can’t drive. If weather cooperates we’ll be visiting 2 more National Parks. This week also marks 6 months of travel on our family gap year. I brought my husband back on the show to talk through how we got here. He referred to this as a mid-life retirement and I loved tha…

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Why God’s Faithfulness is the Fuel for Longevity with Rick Warren Pt. 1 30:17

1y ago30:17

30:17

“Pain is the price we pay for usability.” - Rick Warren To kick off season two of the Passion and Purpose Podcast, Pastor Rick Warren joins Pastor Louie Giglio to recount God’s faithfulness in some of the highest and lowest moments in his life. Together, they have a conversation around a wide array of topics, such as the call to ministry, visibilit…

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122 | (Best of) Humans Outside with Amy Bushatz 39:56

1y ago39:56

39:56

As my family enjoys the summer in Alaska on our family gap year we are slowing down (a new adventure for us). Part of this gap year was designed to meet up and connect more deeply with adventurous families and one family in particular was sparked by having a guest on the podcast. Amy Buschatz was a guest in 2022 and after we recorded she nonchalant…

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121 | Being an Untourist in Canada 20:41

1y ago20:41

20:41

In June we crossed the border into Canada. Last year when we were testing the potential of a gap year we were hosted Banff & Lake Louise Tourism and while it was lovely, I also learned that we prefer a different kind of travel. Yes, Banff was gorgeous AND we found so many other places and experienced a different kind of beauty that reinforced that …

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24 TALK TO MY AGENT: Artist Representation Explained, with Marianne LaCrosse 52:19

1y ago52:19

52:19

June 27, 2023 A conversation with Marianne LaCrosse, founder of Suòno Artist Management, about all things related to artist representation, how to succeed as a musician, the state of classical music post COVID, live Q&A and more.More about Suòno Artist Management at:https://www.suonoartistmanagement.com/…

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23 Tackling Intonation Problems In The Choral Setting 1:23:11

1y ago1:23:11

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February 3, 2023A conversation about intonation in the choral setting with Orrin Doyle, tenor and co-founder of the Byrd Ensemble. We will discuss the difficulties addressing intonation, some misconceptions around the causes of intonation problems, and offer some tips on how to properly diagnose and correct it. All are welcome to join us for this l…

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120 | Lean Out with Dr. Dawn Baker of Practice Balance 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

Using tools like checklists or tracking forms can help us be aware of important details that might drift by in life - like everyday moments of joy. If you are interested in a tool to help you test what to get rid of in your life and what to invest your time and energy in, the Joy Audit tracking Form is a helpful awareness builder and data visualiza…

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119 | Bittersweet Transitions of Both-And Experiences 10:36

1+ y ago10:36

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Bittersweet: the art of both/and experiences. Where we can be happy AND sad, content AND busy, be with our favorite people AND miss our independence, all the comforts of home AND yearning to get back on the road. Worth noting, I have found that I really enjoy podcasting and having conversation without all the ads and interruptions many podcasters u…

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117 | Summit vs. Success 22:04

1+ y ago22:04

22:04

We are home for a week between phase 2 and phase 3 of our gap year. Last Wednesday was a big and yet very ordinary day. I woke up in my own bed at home that morning after traveling continuously for 4 months. It was also the 1 year birthday of my (Link) book Beyond Normal: a field guide to embrace adventure, explore the wilderness and design an extr…

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116 | Doing Hard Things with Rich Jun 45:35

1+ y ago45:35

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Show Notes for this episode: https://ordinarysherpa.com/116 Schedule a Coaching or Adventure Strategy Consultation: https://calendly.com/heidi-139/adv-strategy_coaching Subscribe to the email List: https://ordinarysherpa.com/subscribe/ Rich Jun is a high energy artist with a passion for travel and adventure. He is a FT optometrist and PT Short-term…

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115 | Break Away from the Bucket List, Practice Untourism Instead 19:37

1+ y ago19:37

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Our road trip across the United States was intended to have us exploring the vast beauty of this country while discovering some of the most unexpected hidden gems and unique experiences. Join me as I share my experiences, tips, and insights for anyone looking to embark on a similar journey to get off the beaten path and learn how to design untouris…

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114 | Generations of Adventure with Diane Nachel 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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Show Notes for this episode: https://ordinarysherpa.com/114 Join the Slow Fi Meet Up April 20 from 7-8:15 EST register here Subscribe to the email List: https://ordinarysherpa.com/subscribe/ Diane is a retired school teacher who has traveled the globe for decades. However, it wasn't until she took off on a seven-month road trip that she learned- mu…

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113 | Lesson in Unlocating, Unlearning, and Unschooling 20:29

1+ y ago20:29

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Show notes for this episode: https://ordinarysherpa.com/113 Buy Me Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ordsherpa Buy Beyond Normal book, a field guide to designing an adventurous life with kids. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ordinarysherpa to learn more about metrics of thriving and the joy audit referenced in this episode.…

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112 | Is Travel Overrated? with Gary of Financial Fives 33:03

1+ y ago33:03

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If you want to follow along to get the behind the scenes details of our family gap year you can subscribe to our email list; ordinarysherpa.com/subscribe and make sure to select Family Gap Year Adventures as one of your topics. If you would like an episode or blog post of anything specifc or to go deeper on a topic that I mention please reach out v…

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111 | Family Travel Hacking Strategy with Rachel West 42:17

1+ y ago42:17

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Today's episode is a little different from a typical interview. Our guest today is a member of our Family Travel Hackers (Link) membership where we help families travel more for less. The Family Travel Hackers Membership is a way to support families who want to explore travel rewards but are overwhelmed. As one of my guests described travel rewards…

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110 | Thinking Differently About What Life Could Be with the Jurek Family 46:38

1+ y ago46:38

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Show Notes for this episode: https://ordinarysherpa.com/110 Join Family Travel Hackers Membership: https://ordinarysherpa.com/join Subscribe to the email List: https://ordinarysherpa.com/subscribe/ Matt and Leah along with their two kids began full-time RV life in 2019. After years of both working full-time as physical therapists, they saw their li…

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109 | Experiencing Childhood Dreams with Chris from Life Outside the Maze. 44:15

1+ y ago44:15

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Joing the Everyday Adventure Challenge In this 60-day everyday adventure challenge I help your family create an adventure list to show up in your own life and connect as a family. You will bring simple adventures to life leading to memorable family experiences. You can expect weekly adventure tips, ideas, and support via email; and we’ll bring the …

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108 | Winter Camping and Skiing {Gap Year Diaries} 11:17

1+ y ago11:17

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The first week of our family gap year is complete. I will give you a glimpse behind the scenes on week 1 which include several everyday adventures such as winter camping frozen waterfalls, and skiing on Tuesday. This information will not be public going forward. You can subscribe to my email list to receive the weekly updates of our Family Gap Year…

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107 | 12 Yo Fly Fishing Business Adventure 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

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WeI’ll round out the series interviewing my kids about their thoughts on the gap year and their version of adventure. This week the guest is my 12 YO son and how his love for fly fishing has developed into so many others skills and a new business. Show Notes for this episode: https://ordinarysherpa.com/106 To place an order for flies for Fly Fishin…

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106 | Getting Back on Your Bike After an Accident with my 10 YO daughter 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

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I heard from a few of you that you enjoyed hearing from my 7 YO last week. I’ll continue this week with my 10 YO daughter. As you may or may not know, my daughter had a severe bike accident in 2022 and spent the first part of the year with two full arm casts. In addition to learning about her version of adventure, she will also walk us through her …

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