Best Kehler Podcasts (2024)

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Last Minute Gifts 14:25

4M ago14:25

14:25

Whether it's Christmas, Valentines Day, Mother's Day or birthdays, sometimes we need a brilliant last minute gift idea.By Laurie Kehler

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Last Minute Nature Gifts 14:49

4M ago14:49

14:49

A last minute gift guide for the nature lover! Whether it's the holidays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or a birthday, sometimes we need a gift QUICK. And we want it to be cost-effective, nature-focused, and original. This list of ideas will serve you well. Some of these ideas are DIY, some are small but useful, and some are free! (You can download…

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Compass - Finding direction in life 17:22

5M ago17:22

17:22

We all use a compass in life, whether we realize it or not. In this podcast I read the Compass chapter from my latest book, This Outside Life - Finding God in the Heart of Nature. I really love this chapter because I think it’s so relatable. Both for me, and people I meet who are seeking direction for their lives. View the website page for more det…

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Perfect Garden 19:41

7M ago19:41

19:41

There are many tips and tricks out there to plan your perfect garden. And this is the best time of year to do so! Catalogs abound with delightful offerings. I talk about what a perfect garden looks like, sources for creating one, and what a perfect life looks like. (I don't think you'll be surprised—you already know this!) Make sure to download the…

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Finishing Big Projects with John Henny 30:06

8M ago30:06

30:06

In this episode we are joined by the brilliant voice teacher and entrepreneur John Henny. We talk about... Getting started with teaching Egos Peaks and Valleys Imposter syndrome Show people how you can help them Writing books Pomodoro technique Finishing big projects Investing in yourself Connecting with groups bigger than yourselves Reach John at …

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#76 The Rule of Thirds 1:14:33

8M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Recommendations: Ryan: The Bear, Season 2 Tim: Platonic Jon: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom The Patreon post-show for this episode is free for everyone.By Whatevertown

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Chickadee 19:35

8M ago19:35

19:35

Do you feel comfortable approaching God? Do you think He wants to hear from you? Learn about the bold little chickadee—about whom Emerson said was a, "scrap of valor" for his bravery. And how this little bird is the most likely to eat out of your hand! You'll also learn how to support these small little birds during the winter so they survive the t…

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SPIRITED, chats on religion and spirituality with Ethan Rode 1:09:06

9M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

This is the first episode of my new series, BIG MAMA HEX PODCAST - SPIRITED, chats on religion and spirituality, I sit down (virtually) with friend, Ethan Rode. Ethan is a practicing jew with a very wonderful story of connection to his beliefs through his familial history. He is also a recent graduate of Queen’s University in Canada where he studie…

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Pecking Order 13:17

9M ago13:17

13:17

Peck, Peck, Peck. It's just so darn easy and fun to do! And I've noticed it's easiest to peck at the people we don't even know. Maybe they've made a big stand on social media about a moral issue you don't agree with. Maybe they seem to be absolutely flouting God's word and darn it, it really bothers you. Take for example, the “Christian Kardashians…

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EPISODE 28 - ELDERBERRY FRAU HOLLE EPISODE WITH HUNTER M. YODER 29:24

9M ago29:24

29:24

I interviewed my husband, Hunter M. Yoder. He's an incredible artist and huge influence on my art and my journey to find my roots. Find out more about Hunter atwww.huntermyoder.com

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EPISODE 35 - GAIL KESSLER 47:58

9M ago47:58

47:58

In episode 35 I sit down (virtually) with Gail Kessler of Ladyfingers Sewing Studio in Oley. We talk about growing up PA Dutch and her journey to owning and operating Ladyfingers. We also, of course, talk about our love for the Oley Valley!Links:ladyfingerssewing.comhttps://www.facebook.com/LadyfingersSewingStudioandoverfabrics.com…

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EPISODE 33 - BEN RADER 1:09:14

9M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

In episode 33 I am chatting with friend, fellow Deitscher and artist, Ben Rader! We talk about art, culture and music. It was a blast catching up with Ben and learning more about his childhood and life before we knew him. Check out his links below!Learn more:https://www.benjaminrader.com/https://www.instagram.com/benjaminraderart/https://www.facebo…

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EPISODE 32 - ROBERT JONES 1:27:30

9M ago1:27:30

1:27:30

In episode 32 I am chatting with Robert Joseph Jones, new friend and owner of the amazing shop, Ysbrydoliaeth - Curiosity Shop / Magasin de curiosités. We discussed our shared backgrounds of Welsh and Deitsch along with Welsh identity, Robert's background in languages as well as teaching and writing poetry.Robert Jones, comes originally from Monroe…

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EPISODE 30 - RACHAEL & GENE KEHLER 1:00:38

9M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

In this episode I sit down with Rachael and Gene Kehler. I met Rachael years ago at her old fashioned candy shop in Boyertown, The Peppermint Stick. She is a wonderful person and we got along instantly! I never forgot her great energy and spirit. So when I found out she had become the president of The Boyertown Historical Society, I reached out to …

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EPISODE 31 - ETHAN RODE 1:04:49

9M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

In episode 31 I sit down (virtually) with new friend, Ethan Rode. Ethan is a recent graduate of Queen’s University in Canada where he studied linguistics and politics, with specific interests in language revitalization and Spanish literature. Originally from Mohnton, PA, he grew up immersed in PA Dutch culture and language with his grandparents on …

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EPISODE 29 - AMY KELLY 1:02:13

9M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

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EPISODE 27 - JACK MONTGOMERY 1:29:35

9M ago1:29:35

1:29:35

In episode 27, I sat down with Jack Montgomery! Jack is an author, American Shamans, speaker and singer/songwriter. We talk about his initial interests in community healers while doing fieldwork in regional folk religions for a course in Religion and Anthropology that evolved into a life-long pursuit. He also shares stories of his time with Lee Gan…

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EPISODE 26 - KATHLEEN WALCK 43:44

9M ago43:44

43:44

In episode 26 I sit down with Kathleen Walck, friend, art educator, craftswoman, shop owner, and we talk about her new adventure, and shop, Local Folk Creative Studio. Also her amazing embroidery work under Walnut and Laurel. It's so fun to catch up with this creative sister and do check out her amazing new shop and classes in Kutztown with the lin…

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EPISODE 24 - ADAM KISSINGER 1:46:27

9M ago1:46:27

1:46:27

In episode 24, kindred spirit, Adam Kissinger, and have a wonderful chat about all things Deitsch, punk rock, cultural heritage, theater, Alba Method and being a creative! A wonderful chat!! Check out Adam, he's an incredible and witty human!Acting: www.lancasteractingschool.comRad Scrapple:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoD4c9Q8dwQaeX8kacxE6yQAl…

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EPISODE 25 - JOSH BROWN 1:00:42

9M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In episode 25 I sit down with friend and fellow Deitscher, Josh R. Brown. Josh is a professor of German, linguistics, and (American) cultural studies, especially folklore studies. He's a sociolinguist and linguistic anthropologist interested primarily in heritage languages and the interaction of language and identity. He also is a lover of weaving,…

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EPISODE 22 - INGE WILLIAMS 1:06:51

9M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

In episode 22 I sit down with friend and pastor, Inge Williams. We discuss everything from healing to culture and even playing the banjo! Inge is an amazing human and it's an episode not to be missed! Please see the links below to find out more about the work Inge does with her congregation at Friedens Church Shartlesville.…

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EPISODE 18 -CHARLES HARLEY 1:04:23

9M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

In episode 18 I sit down (virtually) with Charles Harley of Heritage Relic Hunters based in our beloved Oley Valley. We talk about growing up PA Dutch and his journey in relic hunting in our beautiful and richly historic, Oley Valley. We also, of course, talk about our love for the Manatawny Creek! Charles is a retired science teacher and also has …

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EPISODE 21 - JESS MCPHERSON 58:43

9M ago58:43

58:43

In episode 21 I catch up with Jess McPherson. Jess is a self identified artist, teacher, student, hard-worker and community member. She is both PA Dutch and Native American and we discuss the intersection of those backgrounds, the work she's doing in social impact strategy and also, of course, art and all it's therapeutic ways of working in our pra…

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EPISODE 20 - LEN SMITH 1:05:18

9M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

In episode 20 I sit down (virtually) to chat with Len Smith. Len is a video producer who created a beautiful film in the 90's called Expressions of Common Hands-Folk Art of the Pennsylvania Dutch. It included many favorite and legendary PA Dutch folk artists at that time including Ivan Hoyt, Johnny Claypoole and Eric Claypoole. He recently followed…

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EPISODE 19 - ANGELA IZZO 54:18

10M ago54:18

54:18

In episode 19 I catch up with Angela Izzo. She is a painter from Boyertown whom I have admired from afar for years now and finally our paths have crossed and we got a chance to know each other better. What a kindred spirit! Her artwork is funny and honest! She's a mom and works full time, but alas still finds time to create amazing art work! She's …

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EPISODE 17 - BETH GLICK 1:07:27

9M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

In episode 17 I sit down with friend and fellow Oley Valley enthusiast, Beth Glick. Beth, her husband and their family own and run Glick's Greenhouse in Oley, Pennsylvania. Beth is also a creative, self-proclaimed, doodle artist! Her work is amazing and rooted in some brilliant Deitsch motifs. We talk about her growing up with strong Pennsylvania D…

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EPISODE 15 - MERVIN SMITH, JR 54:59

10M ago54:59

54:59

Thanks to Mervin for sitting down to talk with me about Johnny Ott!

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EPISODE 14 - MANDY RICHARDSON 1:12:52

10M ago1:12:52

1:12:52

One episode 14 I sit down with Mandy Richardson.

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EPISODE 12 - CAROL (DIEFFENBACH) KANTNER 1:16:18

10M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Carol is a dear friend that I know from the Dolpehock Sanger Chor (PA Dutch only singing chor). She's the accompanist to the chor as well as Organist at North Heidelberg UCC. Carol's family is 100% PA Dutch and she's aDieffenbach of the Dieffenbach Organs as well as the most famous potato chips!Carol's grandfather was Victor C. Dieffenbach, a Penns…

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EPISODE 11 - CHRIS LAROSE 1:09:14

10M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Episode 20 I catch up with friend @chrislarosemusic , the other half of The Broken Spokes. One the the most sincere and authentic people I know! Chris is an incredible musician and maker. He's got a very natural creative spirit. We talk about music, being PA Dutch, being indigenous, how his creative parents influenced his commitment to living authe…

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EPISODE 10 - DOUGLAS MADENFORD 1:04:13

10M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

In episode 10 I catch up with friend and distant cousin, Douglas Madenford. He and I have collaborated on two children's books, PennyOlive and Davey Applebutter. I have also designed he and ChrisLaRose's album art and cd art for their self titled, The Broken Spokes album. He is a dear friend and Bruder in all things Deitsch! A born educator and lea…

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EPISODE 8 - DR. MICHAEL WERNER 1:00:02

10M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In episode 8 I catch up with friend, Dr. Michael Werner. Dr. Werner studied PhD Linguistics at Universität Mannheim - University of Mannheim. He is from Ebertsheim, Germany and currently lives in Ober-Olm, Germany with his wife and three daughters. He founded Hiwwe wie Driwwe (translates to 'over here as over there') 25 years ago! "Hiwwe wie Driwwe…

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EPISODE 9 – G.B. DAVIS 1:16:20

10M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

In episode 9 I have a wonderful chat with artist/craftsman Geoff Davis! Geoff is a maker of lots of wonderful things! A printer, woodcarver, leathersmith, boatbuilder, luthier and naturalist. He is a Deitscher of our diaspora with a studio based in downtown Noblesville, IN. Geoff is also a teacher of workshops at his studio. He was featured in a be…

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EPISODE 6 - KEITH BRINTZENHOFF 1:05:17

10M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

In episode 13 I chat with Keith Brintzenhoff, a dear friend and leader in our community! We talk about everything from Keith's early inspiration to his creative process. We talk about der Belsnickel, music, art, language and many other Wunnerbaar schtuff! Enjoy!Find Keith: http://toadcreekmusic.com/https://www.fireflybookstore.com/https://lyonsfidd…

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EPISODE 5 - SUSAN HESS 1:29:41

10M ago1:29:41

1:29:41

In this episode, I have a Wunnerbaar conversation with my Deitsch sister Susan Hess. She is an herbalist The Still Room at Pitch Pines, and all around PA Dutch goddess. We talk growing up PA Dutch, her amazing work as an herbalist and writer. Learn more about Susan at http://stillroomatpitchpines.com/…

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EPISODE 4 - CANDACE PERRY 50:55

10M ago50:55

50:55

In this episode, I visit my friend Candace Perry, the curator of collections at The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. We talk growing up PA Dutch in Robesonia and her amazing work curating the collection at The Schwenkfelder. If you haven't been- I highly recommend going immediately! It's a wonderful collection and wonderful folks! http://ww…

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EPISODE 3 - JUSTIN SCHMOYER 1:08:53

10M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

On my third episode, I interview Justin Schmoyer, Psychic Medium. He's a Deitsch brother and relative to me on my grandmother's side. We talk all things spiritual, Deitsch and living life to the fullest from the most mundane to the most profound moments! Find out more about Justin at: https://www.instagram.com/justin_schmoyer/…

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WILKUM! SHOW TRAILER 8:29

10M ago8:29

8:29

WILKUM!

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EPISODE 2 - CHEF STEVE STETZLER 55:37

10M ago55:37

55:37

On my second episode, I interview Chef Steve Stetzler. He's the owner and chef at Deitsch Eck (Dutch Corner) in Lenhartsville, PA. A fascinating gem in Deitsch folk life with gut esse (good eating) and fantastic art by Johnny Ott and Ivan Hoyt. Find out more about Chef Steve and the Deitsch Eck at https://www.the-eck.com/…

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EPISODE 1 - HUNTER M. YODER 1:19:21

10M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

On my first episode, I interview my husband, Hunter M. Yoder. He's an incredible artist and huge influence on my art and my journey to find my roots. Find out more about Hunter at www.huntermyoder.com

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EPISODE 32: ALEX AMES 1:03:18

10M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

In episode 32, I get a chance to interview a friend, an amazing contributor to the modern research landscape in Pennsylvania Dutch studies, Alexander Lawrence Ames. He is an intellectual historian, material culture scholar, and library and museum professional based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With interests in the religious and cultural history …

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EPISODE 13: SARAH LINSENMAIER IRON RABBIT RUN 1:06:13

10M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

In episode 13 I catch up with my friend and client, Sarah Linsenmaier. Sarah is a homesteader, herb farmer, chef and enchanted steward of her place and land. She and her husband Adam are currently working on renovating a property they have named Iron Rabbit Run. Iron Rabbit Run sits just inside the city of Reading and along the (former) Gravity Rai…

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EPISODE 7: Ruthie Kølle 1:11:45

10M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

In episode 7 I catch up with friend, Ruthie Kølle. Ruthie studies and practices the art of herbalism from her home in the wooded hills of southeastern Pennsylvania. She lives in a cabin that is situated on the northern hem of my family’s 8th generation farm which occupies Lenape land. Her passion is to reconnect with and integrate traditional metho…

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Seaweed Foraging 38:56

10M ago38:56

38:56

The sea is full of free, nutritious food. And you don't have to go scuba diving to get it. I interview Tanya Stiller who leads foraging classes with forageSF based out of San Francisco. We learned about the types of seaweed, how to harvest it, local laws, and the health benefits. Be sure to visit the website to see photos of all the seaweed and dem…

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Beyonce, Krysta Rodriguez, and Defining Mix 30:30

11M ago30:30

30:30

Aimee and Sam define Mix in their own way and use Beyonce and Krysta Rodriguez as prime examples. Highlights include: What is mix? What is not Mix? The “Mix Tent” The 0-10 scale Sam talks about the subtle transitions that happen on every note and how each note can be considered a bridge. Krysta Rodriguez sings “Safer” and Aimee and Sam analyze her …

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Aroma 17:59

11M ago17:59

17:59

Today we are talking about aromas. Favorite smells. Like coffee brewing, bacon on a cold morning, lilacs in spring, and the top of a baby's head. Heavenly aromas! Everyone has their favorite smells, and so does God. We will talk about the science of smell , and why aromas trigger memories. And why dogs can smell so much better than us, and how arom…

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Finding Authenticity 31:13

12M ago31:13

31:13

Aimee shares how helping a student use vocal fry and breathiness contributed to getting the student to sound more authentic. Sam shares ideas on using natural sounds, even UGLY ones, to help students discover sounds that work for them. The importance of teaching students to listen objectively to the sounds they make and label them without judging. …

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Accepting Your Voice 27:32

12M ago27:32

27:32

Aimee got to improv for an 80s night and found out just how much she didn’t know! Sam reminds her it’s ok to not know everything, and they have a lively discussion about how important it is to help students be ok with making ALL the sounds, not just the ones they think are “OK.” The difference between classically trained singers and pop singers whe…

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The Power of Your Name 22:23

12M ago22:23

22:23

God has your name inscribed on the palm of His hands. And it's not the name that kids have teased you with. It's not the name your family gave you, or the name you call yourself ("I'm such an idiot.") We talk about the power of your name, the power of His name, and the Red-Winged Blackbird. Read the podcast notes on the blog/podcast page at: Laurie…

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Starfish and the Power of Prayer 18:20

1y ago18:20

18:20

Starfish. That name is beguiling and it kind of hints at magic—as if they had spent their allotted time in the heavens and then retired and fizzled down to a sparkling plunge in the sea. Why do they want to trade neighborhoods? Is the ocean a more inviting place than space? Occasionally starfish wash up on shore so we can look at their helpless est…

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