The Professor's Parable
Story with a Message
A professor raises a glass of water in class, and gives an unlikely presentation his students will never forget. This short, enduring parable has been shared for years because its message lands quickly and stays with you. It's a little story with a big truth. Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
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A Monkey with an Unlikely Mother
Story with a Message
Punch didn’t get the start he needed, but he did get help from a source no one could have predicted. His journey reminds us that care sometimes arrives in the strangest forms, and that even the smallest creature can teach us something about resilience. Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
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A Bright Spot on the Moon
Story with a Message
In the middle of Artemis II’s steady, scripted journey, something unexpected happened—something no checklist could have prepared us for. This episode lingers on that moment, a quiet surprise that became a bright spot in the mission’s historic trip around the Moon. Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
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Leo's Easter Egg Hunt
Story with a Message
You know by now, I love stories about children. We can learn so much from them. In this original tale, what starts out as an ordinary Easter egg hunt becomes a quiet lesson in generosity and childhood grace. One small choice sends two families home with a whole lot more than candy. Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
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The Boomer-Zoomer Project
Story with a Message
A bright yellow payphone connects a college kid in Boston with a retiree in Reno, and what unfolds is far more human than experimental. A Boomer and a Zoomer trade life advice, laughter, and a little unexpected wisdom. This story reminds us how quickly strangers can become something more. Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
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Three Steps Toward Kindness
Story with a Message
It starts with a routine DoorDash delivery and a moment caught on camera. It leads to a question and a story that has a ripple effect that no one saw coming. By the end, it’s a reminder of how quickly the ordinary can turn into something extraordinary when someone chooses to truly see another person. Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
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A New Twist On An Old Story
Story with a Message
An ancient parable. A modern retelling. And a truth that hits home in a delightfully uncomfortable kind of way. It just might change the lens through which you see others. Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
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Full Circle
Story with a Message
Sometimes the past circles back in ways that feel almost scripted. This week's podcast follows a story that begins simply, unfolds slowly, and lands somewhere that can only be described as surprise. Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
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Eating Crow
Story with a Message
Ever met someone who’s absolutely certain they’re the best—no questions asked? In a quiet little town, one proud rooster is about to learn that boastfulness and truth aren’t always the same thing. This story has humor, heart, and a lesson that might hit closer to home than we’d like. Sometimes, the hardest thing to swallow… isn’t defeat—it’s humility Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
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A Roadtrip Through Quirky America
Story with a Message
America is full of towns with names so quirky you’d think the mapmaker was a stand up comic — but behind every oddball name is a real community with a real story. Join me for a road trip through Quirky America, where the humor is the front porch and the message waits inside. Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by on .
info_outlineThis week’s story takes us to a small Michigan town where Halloween took an unexpected turn—one that left a porch full of candy and a community full of heart. It’s a tale of kids, kindness, and a doorbell camera that captured something extraordinary. If you think you’ve seen it all on Halloween, think again.
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