The Inspiration Echo

In today's episode, Derek sits down with Josephine Wentzel, a mother whose love for her daughter fueled a six-year pursuit of justice.

After her daughter, Krystal Mitchell, was murdered, Josephine—a retired detective—helped authorities track down the man accused of taking her life. While raising Krystal’s two children, she refused to give up on the search.

Josephine shares her story of devastating loss, relentless determination, and the strength it takes to keep going when your world has been shattered. It’s a powerful conversation about a mother’s love and her fight for justice.

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On today's podcast episode, Grace remembers the pain of two miscarriages and how focusing on the promise of God brought her through it. Sometimes that means screaming at God, telling him your hurt, and asking why he show up in the way you wanted.And that’s how we learn that sometimes when the miracle doesn’t come, we get to become the miracle.

What happens when a ’90s Christian rocker becomes Catholic?In today's episode, Derek sits down with Chris Padgett to talk about his journey through Christian music, Comedy, and into the Catholic Church. They explore how the Christian music industry has changed, the relationship between comedy and ministry, and the faith journey behind the headline.An honest conversation about music, conversion, and following God wherever He leads.

In today's episode of The Inspiration Echo Podcast, we have Anne Bieler, creator of Auntie Anne's.Before Auntie Anne’s became the world’s largest soft pretzel franchise, Anne Beiler faced unimaginable loss. In this episode, she shares how the death of her 19-month-old daughter and sexual abuse by her pastor shaped years of grief, shame, and silence. Anne opens up about finding the courage to tell her story, the role faith played in the restoration of her marriage, and how a small pretzel stand grew into a global business.

On this episode of the Inspiration Echo Podcast - we got to sit with Carolyn Waldbueser, one of the most inspiring faith based business women on the planet.Hear Carolyn share the story of how she found hope in tragedy, the power of focusing on the good, and even more!

On this episode of the Inspiration Echo Podcast - we got to sit with April Musial - one of the founders of the Inspiration Company!Hear April share the story of how the Inspiration Company started, how her and her husband went from a season of infertility to having 5 babies in 5 years, and the importance of sharing our miracles!

On this episode of the Inspiration Echo Podcast - we got to sit with Michael Allen - Co-Founder of Together Chicago, an organization fighting homelessness.Hear Michael share the story of surviving a church shooting in Chicago, the impact it had on his faith, and the mission that followed.

In this episode of the Inspiration Echo podcast, we got to hear from Nina Cherry, Chief Peope Officer at Life Surge. Nina gives serious depth to all things Life Surge and the impact it's had on people, the way she leads, and the stories that have come out of it.

In this episode of the podcast, we hear from Derek Musial, one of the founders of the Inspiration Company. Today Derek emphasized the importance of family, resilience, and the need to have "amnesia" in order to succeed.

Today in our first ever Inspirational Echo Podcast, we sat down with Doug Waldbueser - the CEO of the Inspiration Co. and talked all things inspiration! Doug walked through the company's origin, his life before the Inspiration Co., how to battle the fear of failure, and more!