Disclaimer:   There is "dead air" for the last six minutes.  Bad editing job on my part.  Sorry.  Prior to those last six minutes - VERY GOOD EPISODE. (smile)

Thank you to the listener who told me about this - this morning (October 3, 2023).  We appreciate your support and patience.
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TODAY'S EPISODE - Recorded September 23, 2023
Today's episode is about answering the question:  "Are you the teacher you would want your child to have?"

THIS EPISODE IS NOT JUST FOR TEACHERS!!!!!  It is for all of us! 

And on and on...

Please know that I would love you to share this and all my podcast episodes.  Also, please -- I would love to interview teachers about their stories in the classroom.  We need to let the world know what is happening.

Background of who I am:  In July 1989, began teaching high school music in a small Northern California town.  I moved several times.  I like to build programs.  Thanks to Jesus Christ, my wife, family, and many MANY students and their families, my career has had many great moments, including not limited to:  performances at Disneyland, New York, Chicago, Portland Rose Festival Parade (Out of State Champs 1994); conducted several middle school honor bands, author of a book, lecturer.  Yet, I do have stories that even when I share them - remind me of "hurting people hurt people."  Since March 30, 1991, Diana and I have been married.  We have two grown children.  A daughter-in-law.  A son-in-law (October 7, 2023).  Two beautiful grandsons.

Also, please buy my book!!  CONDUCTING MY LIFE  https://www.amazon.com/Conducting-My-Life-Lessons-Teacher-ebook/dp/B01E82J5QA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1YA4BXVB1W3DS&keywords=conducting+my+life+book&qid=1689266451&sprefix=conducting+my+life+book%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-7

Scottish Banjo Music: https://youtu.be/4G2CGZIWcco

We would love to see you at our THE 15 INVALUABLE LAWS OF GROWTH seminar.  NOVEMBER 4, 2023!!  9am-3pm.  For more details please go to The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth | Conducting My Life

On Tuesday, September 24, 2023, I was placed on paid administrative leave. 

This episode is a very brief remembrance of those terrible 10 weeks.  Yes!  10 weeks of paid administrative leave.

The most challenging thing about being placed on paid administrative leave is the pain my wife and our daughter (who was a senior at the time) endured.  My wife helped run the rehearsals.  I was not allowed to attend any of the performances.  There is more to the story than in the episode.  Yet, I want to be considerate of your time. 

What I will say is.... I appreciate the support I received at that time and to this day.  For people to not give up on me is humbling.  I will continue to earn you trust and respect.  You help me live a righteous life!  

There are people "today" who are being attacked really because of who they are and what they represent.  There is little doubt in my mind that my Christianity and Conservativism plays a role in me getting into "trouble."  I see and hear what other high school band directors do with their students and it certainly looks similar to my actions.  

I equate what happened to me to this week (September 18, 2023).  Howard Stern saying, "I am f___ing woke" and that gives him safety in this woke time compared to Russell Brand who is speaking out against the government and pharmaceutical companies and now - something that allegedly happened over a decade ago is being brought up and he could face being arrested.  

Hope to see you there:  The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth | Conducting My Life

If you like what you hear and you are able to, please do consider financially supporting our mission.  We are a small "Mom & Pop Shop."  We would love and appreciate your financial support.  Please go to   https://bit.ly/3g7Rn1p    Thanks for your support.  GOD BLESS!!

If you want to share stories / be interviewed, please contact us at   [email protected]

Please visit our website:  https://www.conductingmylife.com

TODAY'S EPISODE - Recorded August 12, 2023
Today's episode is about a band parent, in front of her daughter, calling me a "racist bully." 

Please know that I would love you to share this and all my podcast episodes.  Also, please -- I would love to interview teachers about their stories in the classroom.  We need to let the world know what is happening.

Background of who I am:  In July 1989, began teaching high school music in a small Northern California town.  I moved several times.  I like to build programs.  Thanks to Jesus Christ, my wife, family, and many MANY students and their families, my career has had many great moments, including not limited to:  performances at Disneyland, New York, Chicago, Portland Rose Festival Parade (Out of State Champs 1994); conducted several middle school honor bands, author of a book, lecturer.  Yet, I do have stories that even when I share them - remind me of "hurting people hurt people."  Since March 30, 1991, Diana and I have been married.  We have two grown children.  A daughter-in-law.  A son-in-law (October 7, 2023).  Two beautiful grandsons.

Also, please buy my book!!  CONDUCTING MY LIFE  https://www.amazon.com/Conducting-My-Life-Lessons-Teacher-ebook/dp/B01E82J5QA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1YA4BXVB1W3DS&keywords=conducting+my+life+book&qid=1689266451&sprefix=conducting+my+life+book%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-7

Scottish Banjo Music: https://youtu.be/4G2CGZIWcco

Great book!!  "If God is Good"  https://www.amazon.com/If-God-Good-Faith-Suffering/dp/1601425791/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689444508&sr=8-1

If you like what you hear and you are able to, please do consider financially supporting our mission.  We are a small "Mom & Pop Shop."  We would love and appreciate your financial support.  Please go to   https://bit.ly/3g7Rn1p    Thanks for your support.  GOD BLESS!!

If you want to share stories / be interviewed, please contact us at   [email protected]

Please visit our website:  https://www.conductingmylife.com

TODAY'S EPISODE - Recorded July 27, 2023
Today's episode is about "If God should eliminate any one evil, the result might be to PERMIT ten other evils and prevent ten goods."   

Please know that I would love you to share this and all my podcast episodes.  Also, please -- I would love to interview teachers about their stories in the classroom.  We need to let the world know what is happening.

Background of who I am:  In July 1989, began teaching high school music in a small Northern California town.  I moved several times.  I like to build programs.  Thanks to Jesus Christ, my wife, family, and many MANY students and their families, my career has had many great moments, including not limited to:  performances at Disneyland, New York, Chicago, Portland Rose Festival Parade (Out of State Champs 1994); conducted several middle school honor bands, author of a book, lecturer.  Yet, I do have stories that even when I share them - remind me of "hurting people hurt people."  Since March 30, 1991, Diana and I have been married.  We have two grown children.  A daughter-in-law.  A son-in-law (October 7, 2023).  Two beautiful grandsons.

Also, please buy my book!!  CONDUCTING MY LIFE  https://www.amazon.com/Conducting-My-Life-Lessons-Teacher-ebook/dp/B01E82J5QA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1YA4BXVB1W3DS&keywords=conducting+my+life+book&qid=1689266451&sprefix=conducting+my+life+book%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-7

Scottish Banjo Music: https://youtu.be/4G2CGZIWcco

Great book!!  "If God is Good"  https://www.amazon.com/If-God-Good-Faith-Suffering/dp/1601425791/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689444508&sr=8-1

If you like what you hear and you are able to, please do consider financially supporting our mission.  We are a small "Mom & Pop Shop."  We would love and appreciate your financial support.  Please go to   https://bit.ly/3g7Rn1p    Thanks for your support.  GOD BLESS!!

If you want to share stories / be interviewed, please contact us at   [email protected]

Please visit our website:  https://www.conductingmylife.com

TODAY'S EPISODE - Recorded July 20, 2023
Today's episode is about being told not to say "God" in the classroom and in April 2021, being told by the principal, "Leave Jesus Christ in the parking lot."  I was inspired to do this story by Coach Joe from Bremerton HS.  He is the football coach who took a knee FOLLOWING a football game.  Won his case in the Supreme Court.  There are times when I wish I had pushed back.  Yet, I believe to leave the "pushback" in God's hands.  If someone would like to help me pushback, I would consider that to be a sign form GOD:  PUSHCBACK, PAUL!!  

Please know that I would love you to share this and all my podcast episodes.  Also, please -- I would love to interview teachers about their stories in the classroom.  We need to let the world know what is happening.

Background of who I am:  In July 1989, began teaching high school music in a small Northern California town.  I moved several times.  I like to build programs.  Thanks to Jesus Christ, my wife, family, and many MANY students and their families, my career has had many great moments, including not limited to:  performances at Disneyland, New York, Chicago, Portland Rose Festival Parade (Out of State Champs 1994); conducted several middle school honor bands, author of a book, lecturer.  Yet, I do have stories that even when I share them - remind me of "hurting people hurt people."  Since March 30, 1991, Diana and I have been married.  We have two grown children.  A daughter-in-law.  A son-in-law (October 7, 2023).  Two beautiful grandsons.

Also, please buy my book!!  CONDUCTING MY LIFE  https://www.amazon.com/Conducting-My-Life-Lessons-Teacher-ebook/dp/B01E82J5QA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1YA4BXVB1W3DS&keywords=conducting+my+life+book&qid=1689266451&sprefix=conducting+my+life+book%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-7

Scottish Banjo Music: https://youtu.be/4G2CGZIWcco

Great book!!  "If God is Good"  https://www.amazon.com/If-God-Good-Faith-Suffering/dp/1601425791/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689444508&sr=8-1

If you like what you hear and you are able to, please do consider financially supporting our mission.  We are a small "Mom & Pop Shop."  We would love and appreciate your financial support.  Please go to   https://bit.ly/3g7Rn1p    Thanks for your support.  GOD BLESS!!

If you want to share stories / be interviewed, please contact us at   [email protected]

Please visit our website:  https://www.conductingmylife.com

TODAY'S EPISODE - Recorded July 18, 2023 1:00pm
Today's episode is about two band moms:  Wendy & Mark's mom.  I share how those two moms impacted my life.  Very special ladies who were incredible moms / wives.  Thank you, Wendy and Mark's mom for the valuable lessons you taught me.   

Please know that I would love you to share this and all my podcast episodes.  Also, please -- I would love to interview teachers about their stories in the classroom.  We need to let the world know what is happening.

Background of who I am:  In July 1989, began teaching high school music in a small Northern California town.  I moved several times.  I like to build programs.  Thanks to Jesus Christ, my wife, family, and many MANY students and their families, my career has had many great moments, including not limited to:  performances at Disneyland, New York, Chicago, Portland Rose Festival Parade (Out of State Champs 1994); conducted several middle school honor bands, author of a book, lecturer.  Yet, I do have stories that even when I share them - remind me of "hurting people hurt people."  Since March 30, 1991, Diana and I have been married.  We have two grown children.  A daughter-in-law.  A son-in-law (October 7, 2023).  Two beautiful grandsons.

Also, please buy my book!!  CONDUCTING MY LIFE  https://www.amazon.com/Conducting-My-Life-Lessons-Teacher-ebook/dp/B01E82J5QA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1YA4BXVB1W3DS&keywords=conducting+my+life+book&qid=1689266451&sprefix=conducting+my+life+book%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-7

Scottish Banjo Music: https://youtu.be/4G2CGZIWcco

Great book!!  "If God is Good"  https://www.amazon.com/If-God-Good-Faith-Suffering/dp/1601425791/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689444508&sr=8-1

If you like what you hear and you are able to, please do consider financially supporting our mission.  We are a small "Mom & Pop Shop."  We would love and appreciate your financial support.  Please go to   https://bit.ly/3g7Rn1p    Thanks for your support.  GOD BLESS!!

If you want to share stories / be interviewed, please contact us at   [email protected]

Please visit our website:  https://www.conductingmylife.com

TODAY'S EPISODE - Recorded July 15, 2023  10:10am
Today's episode is about one of the meanest / toughest hombres (band parents) I have ever faced - "Rootbeer."  I am working on BOOK TWO and this story is an abbreviated version of a chapter in that BOOK TWO.  I do what I can to keep these PORCH TALKS to 15-16 minutes. 

Please know that I would love you to share this and all my podcast episodes.  Also, please -- I would love to interview teachers about their stories in the classroom.  We need to let the world know what is happening.

Background of who I am:  In July 1989, began teaching high school music in a small Northern California town.  I moved several times.  I like to build programs.  Thanks to Jesus Christ, my wife, family, and many MANY students and their families, my career has had many great moments, including not limited to:  performances at Disneyland, New York, Chicago, Portland Rose Festival Parade (Out of State Champs 1994); conducted several middle school honor bands, author of a book, lecturer.  Yet, I do have stories that even when I share them - remind me of "hurting people hurt people."  Since March 30, 1991, Diana and I have been married.  We have two grown children.  A daughter-in-law.  A son-in-law (October 7, 2023).  Two beautiful grandsons. 

Also, please buy my book!!  CONDUCTING MY LIFE  https://www.amazon.com/Conducting-My-Life-Lessons-Teacher-ebook/dp/B01E82J5QA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1YA4BXVB1W3DS&keywords=conducting+my+life+book&qid=1689266451&sprefix=conducting+my+life+book%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-7

Scottish Banjo Music: https://youtu.be/4G2CGZIWcco

Great book!!  "If God is Good"  https://www.amazon.com/If-God-Good-Faith-Suffering/dp/1601425791/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689444508&sr=8-1

If you like what you hear and you are able to, please do consider financially supporting our mission.  We are a small "Mom & Pop Shop."  We would love and appreciate your financial support.  Please go to   https://bit.ly/3g7Rn1p    Thanks for your support.  GOD BLESS!!

If you want to share stories / be interviewed, please contact us at   [email protected]

Please visit our website:  https://www.conductingmylife.com

TODAY'S EPISODE - Recorded July 13, 2023  10am
Today's episode is an abbreviated version of an important chapter in my book CONDUCTING MY LIFE (please buy the book).  Contact INFINITY PUBLISHING and request a BOOK - not just a KINDLE VERSION!.  BTW - the book is very good.  Go look at the reviews on AMAZON.  I share the life of being a whistleblower.  I would do it again.  Just be better prepared to face the hurt that it will cause. 

Please know that I would love you to share this and all my podcast episodes.  Also, please -- I would love to interview teachers about their stories in the classroom.  We need to let the world know what is happening.

Also, please buy my book!!  CONDUCTING MY LIFE  https://www.amazon.com/Conducting-My-Life-Lessons-Teacher-ebook/dp/B01E82J5QA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1YA4BXVB1W3DS&keywords=conducting+my+life+book&qid=1689266451&sprefix=conducting+my+life+book%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-7

Scottish Banjo Music: https://youtu.be/4G2CGZIWcco

Great book!!  "If God is Good"  https://www.amazon.com/If-God-Good-Faith-Suffering/dp/1601425791/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689444508&sr=8-1

If you like what you hear and you are able to, please do consider financially supporting our mission.  We are a small "Mom & Pop Shop."  We would love and appreciate your financial support.  Please go to   https://bit.ly/3g7Rn1p    Thanks for your support.  GOD BLESS!!

If you want to share stories / be interviewed, please contact us at   [email protected]

Please visit our website:  https://www.conductingmylife.com

TODAY'S EPISODE - Recorded July 11, 2023 10:43AM
Thank you for listening.  This special episode reflects on attending the 78th Reunion for the USS INDIANPOLIS - Still At Sea "The Final Liberty."  The history of the USS INDIANPOLIS can be found on this official website.  https://www.ussindianapolis.org/
The Executive Officer of the ship is our grandfather - Commander Joseph A. Flynn. 

Diana (my wife) and I had a wonderful time at the reunion.  We are so grateful for the organizers and the City of Benicia!  TOP NOTCH!!  I hope you will take the time to listen to something positive. 

Please buy and read these two books. 
INDIANAPOLIS by Lynn Vincent & Sara Vladic
https://www.amazon.com/Indianapolis-Disaster-Fifty-Year-Exonerate-Innocent/dp/1501135953/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689099002&sr=8-1

HEROES IN THE SHADOWS by Jane Gwinn Goodall, Janice Alston & Arlene Taylor, Jeanette Pitts, M.D., Jacqueline Dugan & Ernestine Peete
Heroes in the Shadows: The Untold Story of the African-American Sailors Aboard USS Indianapolis (CA-35): Goodall, Jane Gwinn, Alston, Janice, Taylor, Arlene, Peete, Ernestine, Dugan, Jacqueline, Pitts, Jeanette, Toti, William, Philpot, Carlton: 9781667894263: Amazon.com: Books

Also, please buy my book!!  CONDUCTING MY LIFE https://www.jwpepper.com/Conducting-My-Life/10573325.item#.Vp6yTlMrK9Y

Scottish Banjo Music: https://youtu.be/4G2CGZIWcco

Great book!!  "If God is Good"  https://www.amazon.com/If-God-Good-Faith-Suffering/dp/1601425791/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689444508&sr=8-1

If you like what you hear and you are able to, please do consider financially supporting our mission.  We are a small "Mom & Pop Shop."  We would love and appreciate your financial support.  Please go to   https://bit.ly/3g7Rn1p    Thanks for your support.  GOD BLESS!!

If you want to share stories / be interviewed, please contact us at   [email protected]

Please visit our website:  https://www.conductingmylife.com

TODAY'S EPISODE - Recorded July 13, 2023  9:15am 
Today's episode features a story from my time at Pinecrest HS.  Something that I had done for 10 years is now considered racist.  Amazing how the culture changes and not all change is for the better. 

Please know that I would love you to share this and all my podcast episodes.  Also, please -- I would love to interview teachers about their stories in the classroom.  We need to let the world know what is happening. 

Also, please buy my book!!  CONDUCTING MY LIFE  https://www.amazon.com/Conducting-My-Life-Lessons-Teacher-ebook/dp/B01E82J5QA/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1YA4BXVB1W3DS&keywords=conducting+my+life+book&qid=1689266451&sprefix=conducting+my+life+book%2Caps%2C312&sr=8-7

Scottish Banjo Music: https://youtu.be/4G2CGZIWcco

Great book!!  "If God is Good"  https://www.amazon.com/If-God-Good-Faith-Suffering/dp/1601425791/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689444508&sr=8-1