“The Hurricane,” Brian Jackson FS EP 117

Some say he’s super human, some call him the “Hurricane,” others say he is full of hot air. But the one most people remember him by is the, “I Believe Guy,” and that is the real story. He holds 12 Guinness Book World Records. He has...
They Walk With A Limp

They Walk With A Limp

Wrapped in a comfy robe, I leaned back in my favorite deck chair sipping a steaming caramel latte. The covered deck of my beachfront home extended beyond the second-floor family room with tall neatly aligned palm trees on both sides. A peaceful unfettered view of a...
Episode: 21 “How’s That Possible?”

Episode: 21 “How’s That Possible?”

“How’s That Possible?” The gang climbed aboard the Shirley Ann and locked the door.  The windows fogged over, and the engines started. They felt her throttle up, swing around, then stop. The motors shut down and the fog evaporated. Peering through the windows,...
A Vision and a 3D Printer

A Vision and a 3D Printer

A Vision and a 3D Printer ​We have all seen children with missing or deformed limbs. Perhaps they were born that way, or perhaps it came as the result of an accident. But’s it’s obvious that they have difficulty doing many of the things that most kids take for...

A Vision and 3D Printer, Dakota & Mandy FS EP115

Dakota, systems engineer for the all new Space Force, and his wife Mandy, home schooling mom of their three children, have been creating functional prosthetic hands and arms for children with a 3D printer. Who knew it could be done so simply and inexpensively. The...
Scott Mendes – World Champion Bull Rider

Scott Mendes – World Champion Bull Rider

I’m not sure if it’s the insane danger, the bone crushing crashes or the challenge of watching a 180-pound man pit his grip strength and balance against the power of a 2000-pound angry animal. Whatever the reason, millions of people find it impossible to look away...

World Champion Bull Rider, Scott Mendes FS EP114

In 1994, Scott Mendes had become one of the elite bull riders.  Fame, fortune and temptation were all part of the package.  Until the day that tragedy struck when his best friend was killed in front of him while riding a bull in the NFR (National Finals Rodeo). That...
Episode: 20 “This is Just Weird”

Episode: 20 “This is Just Weird”

“This is Just Weird”   “Are you related to Grandpa Jimmy, ‘cause you kind of look like him, only a lot younger.” said Ben.  “Nope, not related, I am Grandpa Jimmy.” “That’s impossible!” said Kate. As if to confirm Grandpa Jimmy’s identity, Bandit trotted over,...
It Defies Logic

It Defies Logic

It Defies Logic Like many, Brad Herman’s early life was not ideal. From the age of three, after his parents divorced, he was raised in a single parent home by his mom. He would see his dad every other weekend. But that usually meant spending time at the office while...

“It Defies Logic” FS EP113

Brad Herman’s early life was not ideal. From the age of three, he was raised in a single parent home by his mom. He would see his dad every other weekend. But that usually meant spending time at the office while dad worked. In grade school he was diagnosed with...

“Never Give Up” Shannon Lowe FS EP112

In 2012 a beautiful twenty-eight-year-old woman, the wife of an electrical engineer, and mother of a seven-month-old baby boy received a devastating medical diagnosis: State 3 Colon Cancer. If that were not enough, she had also been suffering with clinical depression...
Episode: 19 “Back to the Shirley Ann”

Episode: 19 “Back to the Shirley Ann”

“Back to the Shirley Ann”   Early the next morning there was a knock. The elder, Tukkuttok, opened the door, it was Cheryl. He motioned her in. She looked at the boys, “Mark’s going be OK, he will have to be in the hospital for a few weeks, but he’ll be...
Changing Perspective

Changing Perspective

It has been said that time heals all things. As a 70-year-old father and grandfather, I disagree. Time alone cannot heal; not the grief of losing a loved one, the heartache of a broken relationship, or the regret of a horribly wrong decision. Only God, through Jesus...

Money Matters, COVID-19 Update FS EP111

COVID-19 has taken its toll on the markets but there is light at the end of the tunnel.  In this podcast Scott Kays, Financial Principal and Founder of Kays Financial Advisory Group will be bringing us up to date. Scott and his staff of 17 professionals invests and...
Episode 18 – We Can Make It

Episode 18 – We Can Make It

“We Can Make It” Ben looked at the broken runner. “I’ve got an idea.” He unzipped his backpack and pulled out a tightly wound ten-foot nylon cord that was rated for 250 pounds. He tied one end to the side rail behind the broken stanchion. Then he made a loop on the...
Teach the Little Children

Teach the Little Children

Teach the Little Children …and the seed will bear fruit. In 1992, Darey and Karen Jolley made a life changing decision. It meant pursuing a vision that would require all they had, all their time, all their energy, and the abandonment of financial security. Few...

“Teach the Little Children” FS EP 110

In 1992, Darey and Karen Jolley made a life changing decision. It meant pursuing a vision that would require all they had, their time, their energy and the abandonment of financial security. Few people had any idea who these two unassuming people were. They had little...
Conspiracy Theories Abound

Conspiracy Theories Abound

Conspiracy Theories Abound ​ What makes for a great conspiracy theory? Ever thought about that? A conspiracy, like a good mystery novel, must be compelling, intriguing and have some degree of believability. Oh yes, it must also be unproven, hence a theory. The story...
Drug Lord to Evangelist

Drug Lord to Evangelist

Extraordinary-Compelling-Miraculous ​“You’ll never be good enough, you’re a loser and always will be.” Those words, spoken by an angry alcoholic father, echoed through Johan’s mind every day of his young life. Feelings of rejection and worthlessness drove him to prove...

Drug Lord to Evangelist, Johan Toet FS EP109

“You’ll never be good enough, you’re a loser and always will be.” Those words, spoken by an angry alcoholic father to his young son, echoed through Johan’s mind every day of his life. Feelings of rejection and worthlessness drove him to...