Lament of Hope

I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with Dean Gregory regarding his daughter's life and death legal battle with UK health officials. Dean shared with me his feelings during this grievous time, as well as his perspective on his daughter's final moments in hospice. I am also including this link to listen to Dean's eulogy for his daughter recorded at her funeral on December 1, 2023. 

"Meyta" means purpose. Meyta shared with me his desire to use his musical abilities to help others know their meaning in life. He wants his work to impact others. I discussed with Meyta his experience of finding purpose in his own life a couple years ago, as well as the ups and downs of being a content creator.

Please enjoy this Christmas podcast episode featuring just me. I had some thoughts and updates I wanted to share as we all head into 2024. Merry Christmas, dear viewers and listeners! Thank you for taking the time to listen to humans tell their stories. 

Oleksandra Matviichuk is a human rights lawyer who heads the Center for Civil Liberties in Kyiv, Ukraine. In this interview, Oleksandra discusses the work of the Center as well as the torture, displacement, and loss of life Ukrainians currently face from Russia.

It was a gift to be able to speak with Bobby Schindler this week. He shared with me a broad overview of the Terri Schiavo case as well as his passion for the vulnerable. 

Bobby also shares some resources where listeners can find out more about his sister's case. I can second Bobby's recommendation of the Lawless podcast hosted by journalist, Lynn Vincent. It includes numerous interviews with an in-depth analysis of the events before, during, and after.

Jaime Hampton started experiencing intense health anxiety after her youngest daughter had an allergic reaction to cashews. Jaime discussed with me her experience with health anxiety, as well as how she combats her fears with worship.

Alissa Czisny won the U.S. national championship in 2009 and 2011. I discussed with Alissa the difference between skating to compete and skating to entertain, as well as grappling with identity in athletics.

Alissa recently performed a piece she choreographed to "Chasing Cars" by Fleurie and Tommee Profitt at the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer fundraiser in Bellevue. It is a simple, but beautiful artistic skate, and I highly recommend giving it a watch.

Lucrezia Borgia has been considered for centuries one of history's most depraved women. Was she? Historian, Richard Drake, discusses with me his research on Lucrezia, and how the historical record disproves her sordid portrayal.

Rachel Hankinson is a close friend of mine who shared with me her experience with chronic illness. Rachel has lived with pain for the majority of her life, and yet she is continuing to grow in her walk with the Lord despite the hard.

Shweta Subram is a playback singer and independent vocalist who currently resides in Dubai, India. Shweta spoke to me about playback singing in Bollywood, the value of seizing opportunities, and her love of family.