Episode #149

In this episode of Chit & Chat: Encouraging One Another, Victoria Burmeister shares her powerful personal journey through some of life’s most difficult seasons. With honesty and resilience, she reflects on the challenges that shaped her, the strength that kept her grounded, and the hope that continues to guide her forward. Victoria’s heart for encouraging people from all walks of life shines through as she reminds us that even in the hardest moments, growth and purpose can still take root.

This episode also features music from The Whythouse, a country/urban‑country collective from Waterloo, Ontario. Blending modern urban influences with classic country storytelling, their sound is both fresh and deeply rooted. We highlight their newest single, “Whiskey,” released in late 2025. Learn more at https://www.thewhythouse.com..

A special thanks goes out to Paul and Keegan Racey for their incredible work behind the scenes — from editing and videography to creating our very cool opening and closing bumpers. Your creativity and dedication help bring this show to life.

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Thank you so much for listening and supporting the show. Follow along for more conversations, stories, and encouragement as we continue to spread hope to the world.

In this episode, “Built by Resilience: How Jason Truett Endured the Toughest Seasons,” we sit down with Jason Truett to unpack the battles most people never see. Jason opens up about the seasons that stretched him, broke him, and ultimately shaped him into someone stronger, steadier, and more grounded in purpose. His honesty is raw, his perspective is hard‑earned, and his story is a reminder that resilience isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something forged in the fire.

We’re also featuring brand‑new music from Joel Gibson Jr., including his latest release, “Boots,” a song that carries the grit, heart, and authenticity that perfectly matches the theme of this episode.

If you’ve ever walked through a season that felt too heavy or too long, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Also thank you my sponsors:

A huge shoutout to today’s sponsors — Taquiza and Taquiza Street.

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Chit & Chat: encouraging one another podcast is a podcast that has been around for over 3 years. It’s all about hearing encouraging & uplifting stories from people from all over the world. In the episode Rod Elmore and I have the opportunity to interview Amanda and Justin Schoener, they have been a part of Home for Hope, an incredible organization that helps build homes in Mexico. We get to hear their story on how they got involved and the amazing stories from those trips in building a home for a family. Also thank you to Joel Gibson Jr. for allowing us to play his song, “ Nothing like a back Road.” Please kick back and relax for a fun time.

Hello and welcome to Chit & Chat: encouraging one another podcast. My guess today it’s a lead singer for the group the Mighty One. We had a great conversation, Sharing about his group, his career and some songs. I am also playing some of his songs as well. A little about Tim;

Tim Steinruck is a solo rock artist with 30+ years music and performance experience.

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It can also be heard on several other platforms and radio programs. I just trying to encourage people where ever they are, however I can.

The Chit & Chat; encouraging one another podcast is always and will always be about encouraging others. And if i can encourage 1 person, that is all that matters to me. I am so thankful to have this platform to do this.

Hello There welcome back to Chit & Chat; encouraging one another podcast. So glad you are back for another episode. In this episode, I went back and grabbed some short segments from previous podcast episodes I have had over the years.

I also playing some great music by my friends:

Rocky Michaels, Jason Biddle, Stuart Bedford, Wolfe Milestone, Jessica Lynne Witty and Chris Jones.

I also have some inspirational messages from Comedian Ken Davis, Derek Clark, Candace Lightner, Lauren Huffmaster, Scott Stephenson and some thoughts I am sharing in a segment I did called, Podcast Ponderings.

It can also be heard on several other platforms and radio programs. I just trying to encourage people where ever they are, however I can.

The Chit & Chat; encouraging one another podcast is always and will always be about encouraging others. And if i can encourage 1 person, that is all that matters to me. I am so thankful to have this platform to do this.

Hello and welcome back.

Today we have Cory M. Coons, singer, songwriter from Canada. He returns for his second visit as he share about he brand new song, "White Picket Fence," and the re-release of his album "Across the Great Divide." I am playing two of his songs, "Far Away" and "Share a Little Time." Check out www.corymcoons.com

He has been in the music industry for nearly 30 years, and he is a huge music guys, i love all genres and over the years it has helped him find his style and helped his creative skills in his song writing. When not in the studio or on the road he spends time with the wife and daughter.

Also featured in this episode I have additional music by:

Stuart Bedford- who is from the UK and has been a guest on the show. He has such a powerful testimony in challenges he faced but now is on the straight and narrow and creating some really fun songs. I am playing his song, "Katie."

Also I am playing a song by Aaron English, who is scheduled to be on the show soon. Today I am playing his song, "Weeping Wind." Check out www.aaronenglish.com

And our last song you heard is by Singer from UK Ewelina called, "Warrior." And look into her website at:

Happy 4th everyone be safe.

Also as always THANK YOU to my sponsors, please check them out.

Today my guests is Amy Jo (Gaither), ever since she was 3 she has been around music, she wrote her first song at 10 years old & nothing has held her back. She is a member of the ISSA (international singers songwriters' association) as well as the CMA & ACM . She has been nominated for awards and has been able to bring some hardware home. She is the mom of 7 kids, always encouraging and uplifting. I had a blast talking with her and sharing her story. We share a lot of laughs, and just hearing her story and her passion behind what she does and why is very encouraging. Also I’m featuring some of her songs, "Swamp Water" and her brand new song that just came out "Goodbye Brenda" with her close friend Sarah Ashley. Check out her website at www.anyjosmusic.com and check out all her merchandise you can get, maybe even see her in concert in the future.

I am also playing songs by Krya Gordon- her song called, "Burn It Down," as well as Cory M. Coons, his new song, "White Pickett Fence," and Carrie Cunningham, "Just Like"

Please check out these incredible musicians and their many songs.

Hi there and Welcome Carrie Cunningham, to the podcast today. She brings her amazing fusion of her love for Disco & Country, which is a new sound for most. She has performed in over 1000 stages and opened for some big time names including Diamond Rio. I’m also sharing some of her tunes as well.

Also today I have some brand new tunes by;

Patsy & Dave- Dream Vacation,

Rocky Michaels- Heroes;

Justin Sexton- Average Hillbilly.

Find these folks on Facebook, Spotify, Youtube and listen to more of there amazing songs.

Welcome to Chit & Chat; Encouraging one another podcast; Showdown: And they are a group based out of Oklahoma City, OK. And they are...

Lead Vocals- Micheal Chism

Guitar- Tim Chisholm

Bass- John Gray

Drums- Greg Calkins

Today I get to talk with Tim Chisholm.

SHOWDOWN was formed from musical friendships that have spanned decades of recording and touring. Their unique brand of COUNTRY/SOUTHERN ROCK has been forged through eclectic influences ranging from Jason Aldean and Brantley Gilbert to Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers band. The band delivers a high-energy live performance that will get you moving, singing along and ready to throwdown with SHOWDOWN! Today I am also playing their hit song, Shine in the Moonlight.

Also special music today by:

Junkyard Heights: Rusty Truck

Shaun Tobar:Happy Go Lucky

Carrie Cunningham: Habit

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