In this very special podcast, I interview my mom, Connie Akins.

We discuss her story, growing up in small-town America, living in a haunted house, faith, marriage, the sexual marketplace (Yes, I talk with my mom about sex), parenting, my American life in Bulgaria, and why...

“The worst things that happen to you are the best things that happen to you”

Listen to the interview on the go here on Castbox.

Discussed...

2:06 Growing up in Durango, Colorado8:20 Life in San Diego9:34 Connie’s deepest secret19:39 Getting married26:12 Almost dying…27:07 An influential book: Hide or Seek by Dr. James Dobson34:14 The Husband Store - A metaphor for the sexual marketplace39:19 Then baby Jonathan came along…41:42 Living in a haunted houseMold Toxicity Documentary - Moldy52:26 Spiritual experiencesFinding Flowstate Chapter of How to Be Cross EyedInterview with Lincoln Cannon the Christian Transhumanist1:04:28 Having a child with cancer1:11:48 Life in the Land of Roses… Bulgaria1:24:47 Connie’s novel - Glasswell

I also interviewed my dad, Eric Roseland, about my family's NASA connection and much more...

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