ReChoice

When Kevin's heart stopped during a run through the cemetery, he had an other-worldly experience.  We also discuss the "other worlds" of Mount Doom, Mount Ararat, Mount Everest, and "The Mountain Within".  If you are a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, you don't want to miss this episode -- Kevin does a killer Gandalf impression.  Kevin DeVries is the Founder of Grace Explorations.

We wish you all a season of restoration!

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Grace Explorations
Meet Kevin

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What happens when you have no answers? After losing all of her hair, Wynter reimagined what it means to show up in the many places she travels.  She has redefined what’s important... and is loving herself in the process!

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Deeply Rooted Dance Theater of Chicago
Dr. Trinaa Copland's episode
Find Wynter on Facebook
Follow her story "Haire Today, Gone Tomorrow" on Instagram

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Maddy is a performer - whether it's on stage, in the pit, or in the classroom.  Her "Redefine" is based on WHO is with her and WHY she's there.  Listen to some of her songs, including a few that are just in time for the holidays.

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Maddy Peters Music is available on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and more.
Re-Member - Guided by the aspirations of the Oglala Lakota Nation
On the Rez book by Ian Frazier - The modern-day American Indian Experience in Pine Ridge

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Joseph Reid is Director of Broken-People.org and the Author of "Broken Like Me".  He provides tools to help us with mental health -- awareness and connection.  This comes from his own experience battling as well a close friend.

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Broken-People.org
Joseph Reid's book -  Broken Like Me: An Insiders' Toolkit for Mending Broken People

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Brad Dion is a wheelchair athlete, mentor to many, husband, teacher, son, and more.  He redefines his disability as a different ability.  How can you think differently and still smile, even in a tough season?  An incredible episode... THANK YOU, Brad!

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Mary Free Bed Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports
Brad's Facebook
Brad's Instagram

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Christopher Lewis hosts the "Dads with Daughters" podcast.  In January, Chris interviewed my twin brother and I regarding our routes to fatherhood.  This is a rebroadcast of his show.  Thank you, Chris!

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Dads with Daughters Podcast
Fathering Together

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INCREDIBLE EPISODE - From D1 College Quarterback to Maximum Level 5 Prison. Sentenced to 65 years... What happened?  How would you react to boiling water?  How did Damon recover and how does he does he live a life of recovery?

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Damonwest.org
The Coffee Bean by Jon Gordon and Damon West
The Change Agent by Damon West

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Katy Johnson is our first guest from New Jersey, her friend calls her "the Lieutenant Dan of History Teachers".  Katy and I discuss our mutual passion for the study of history and why we teach.  Why is history important?  What are the most rewarding and challenging parts about being a history teacher today?  What do we love to read?  And what's it mean to "hug a cactus?"

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History Teachers Talking - Podcast episode with Katy discussing Eleanor Roosevelt

Books 
The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family  by Annette Gordon-Reed
On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict / Victoria Christopher Murray
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard

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A Championship Men's Basketball Coach who was inspired to "look again" at what he was doing and not doing.  It's a gift to have a truth-teller in our lives.  Today, Jason brings others to a place they couldn't get to on their own.

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Leadworthy Local

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Johnny Liu brings light and life to people, both in the Kentwood community and in his travels across the country.  This shows up in how he treats and educates students.  He is proud of his heritage and shares it with others in ways that hit all the senses.

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Grand Rapids Asian Pacific Festival
Article featuring the Asian Student Union at Kentwood
Global Water Festival Grand Rapids - Sept 25th

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