We reached Stephen on ome.tv, which we have been using to reach countries we can not reach because of the limitations of our international calling plan. So instead of the Philippines, we end meeting Stephen in Kansas.

Stephen has served our country in the military and is now working on getting his CDL. He's a bit reserved at first, and then opens up about his darkest moment and the fateful, or perhaps divine, experience that saved him.

This episode touches on topics of suicide and spirituality. If those topics are triggering for you, maybe this one isn't for you. At no point is the conversation graphic or disrespectful, just a bit heavy and we felt it was fair to warn you of that.

We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. Stephen is an honest, open and thoughtful person with a positive message to share.

00:00 Introduction to the TomTom Show

00:22 Meet the Hosts: Tom and Sam

00:31 Connecting with Steven from Kansas City

00:42 The Purpose of the Podcast

01:33 Steven's Journey: From Marine Corps to CDL

02:28 Reconnecting for Better Audio

02:52 The Unique Concept of the TomTom Show

03:42 Building Fast Friendships

05:47 Steven's Experience in the Military

07:12 Future Plans and Podcast Growth

08:43 Reaching Out to People Worldwide

09:41 Reflecting on Modern Communication

10:24 Discussing Religious Beliefs

12:15 A Powerful Personal Testimony

15:19 Finding Purpose and Happiness

21:58 Hobbies and Activities

23:50 Final Thoughts and Farewells

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In this episode of the TomTom show, hosts Tom and Sam connect with Stephen from Kansas City, Missouri. The conversation touches on everyday life and transitions to an inspiring discussion on faith and personal growth. Stephen shares his journey from being a Marine to studying for a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and how his views on life changed after a pivotal encounter with a stranger on Christmas Eve. The episode delves into themes of positivity, connection, and the transformative power of faith, leaving listeners with a meaningful and uplifting story.

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#Inspiration

#FaithJourney

#PersonalGrowth

#MilitaryToCivilian

#CDLJourney

#MentalHealthAwareness

#Spirituality

#VeteranStories

In this episode of The TomTom Show, hosts Tom and Sam connect with Eman, an 18-year-old from Chicago, who shares his journey from Bosnia to America and his aspirations in basketball. They discuss Eman's background, his adjustment to life in the U.S., and his dedication to pursuing college basketball despite early challenges. The conversation covers the importance of hard work, cultural connections, and the positive impact of simply checking in with people around the world. The hosts also share their own backgrounds and the mission of their international podcast.

00:00 Introduction to the TomTom Show

00:08 Caller Introduction and Initial Conversation

00:37 Discussing Locations and Backgrounds

01:14 Purpose of the TomTom Show

01:58 Eman's Background and Aspirations

07:40 Philosophical Insights and Cultural Differences

08:28 Basketball Dreams and Encouragement

15:56 Wrapping Up and Future Connections

Joey is a family man, one heck of a good singer and guitar player and just generally a nice guy. He's also a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture of American Samoa. We reached him at work, and at first you can tell he isn't quite sure if he is going to stay on with us, but he eventually warms to us and before you know it we've made a new friend!

#tomtomshow #americansamoa #meetingstrangers #spreaddecency #decency

Jade, who we spoke with earlier, get's a real kick out of being contacted by Tom and Sam. She still hasn't got anything new to tell us but she assures she will have something next we call.

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Sarah starts us off and then we get to meet a whole cast of awesome characters from Our Bar ATL! This is exactly why we do this.

Thanks DJ Siamese for taking the time with a couple of dudes from Minnesota.

#tomtomshow #americansamoa #meetingstrangers #spreaddecency #decency #siamesekid

What a fantastically funny person Maeley is! She quickly became one of our favorite guests. Listen for when she figures out that we are in Minneapolis and when she asks us what we do- she is quick!

We reached her at Ja-Roen Thai and Sushi in Monticello UT.

#tomtomshow#americansamoa#meetingstrangers#spreaddecency#decency#monticelloutah

Brian at Rayan Motors in Midland TX talks about life in Midland and his love for his daughter.