LOAD

John Passarella is in the running for the iHeartRadio Favorite Podcast Host competition, and we need your support! Please take a moment to cast your vote and help John reach the top. Every vote counts, so vote often and help spread the word! Thank you for your continued support!

VOTE HERE: https://tophost.org/2026/john-passarella

LOAD PODCAST PROMO – Meet John Passarella

Meet John Passarella, host of LOAD Podcast, where real people share powerful stories of life's obstacles, the actions they've taken, and the direction their journeys have led them.

From unexpected challenges to inspiring triumphs, John brings you meaningful conversations filled with resilience, determination, and valuable life lessons.

LOAD Podcast – Life's Obstacles, Actions, & Direction.

Every life has obstacles. Every obstacle has a lesson.

We’re excited to launch the very first episode of LOAD Podcast!

Our guest is Jamie Morris of Water to Thrive, an organization dedicated to bringing clean, safe water to Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania. Join us as Jamie shares her story, the mission behind Water to Thrive, and the impact clean water can have on lives.

Learn more about Water to Thrive at waterToThrive.com.

Thanks for joining us for Episode 1—and we’d love to hear from you. Let us know what you thought of the show! 

From the football field to the classroom, TK Ehlebracht's life has been shaped by extraordinary experiences, personal challenges, and powerful lessons.

A former Chicago Bears player and teacher/coach at Riverside Brookfield High School, TK shares his remarkable journey, including the profound impact of growing up with a sister with an intellectual disability and the life-changing experience of his brother becoming paraplegic.

Through family adversity, professional football, and a career dedicated to teaching and coaching, TK reflects on the experiences that shaped his perspective on life, resilience, and the importance of helping others.

Join us for Episode 2 of LOAD Podcast as we discover the story behind the man—and the obstacles that helped shape who he is today.

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Let us know what you think of the show.

Every life has obstacles. Every obstacle has a lesson.

From academic success to nearly flunking out of college, Toan Luong's journey is a powerful story of setbacks, determination, and personal transformation.

After excelling academically in high school, Toan found himself struggling in college, ultimately losing his scholarship and facing an uncertain future. But rather than allowing those setbacks to define him, he made a decision to change the direction of his life.

Through perseverance, personal growth, and meaningful relationships with friends and professionals who helped guide his journey, Toan turned adversity into opportunity.

Today, he is the CEO of Ampersand Coffee, with two cafés at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and two additional locations in the city.

Join us for Episode 3 of LOAD Podcast as Toan shares how he transformed academic failure into entrepreneurial success—and discovered the power of relationships, determination, and second chances.

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Let us know what you think of the show.

Every life has obstacles. Every obstacle has a lesson.

BONUS REEL with TOAN. Learn more about the Ampersand brand and the airport contracts... Fascinating!

LOAD Podcast – Episode 5: A Calling to Care – Dan & Suzi Passarella

Retirement usually means slowing down, but for Dan and Suzi Passarella, it meant answering a higher calling. Rather than choosing a traditional retirement, this loving couple dedicated their next chapter to helping orphaned children in the Dominican Republic.

Through their support of two orphanages, Bright Stars for the Children and Niños de Cristo, Dan and Suzi are working to provide children with love, guidance, positive role models, and the foundation for a brighter future.

Join LOAD Podcast for an inspiring conversation about faith, compassion, and discovering a greater purpose in life.

Help support their mission:

Bright Stars for the Children:
https://morningstareducation.org/donation-bright-stars/

Niños de Cristo:
https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E170490&id=1&t=638702856213604846

Every life has obstacles. Every obstacle has a lesson.