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Send us a Text Message.Episode 242 is with a name you are going to want to get to know. Especially if you are a Kansas Jayhawk fan. Hilliard's own Gage Keys returns to Unscripted to talk about a lot of things.-Playing in the BIG10-The Transfer Portal process-Why he chose Kansas-Much moreStay tuned for more announcements in the near future from Unscripted and Gage.BIOHigh School: Played for Hilliard Davidson High School in Hilliard, Ohio … Wore No. 2 for the Wildcats … As a senior, recorded 60...

Episode 241 is with my neighbor and good friend Erin Arnett. We're both celebrating the graduation of our children (her first and my last) this week. Erin joined me for a much larger reason and that is to talk about the Festa-vul even in Hilliard in August. More about the event - 

Columbus has many robust festivals celebrating individual countries and cultures, but this one will celebrate the entire community of Central Ohio together in one place. The event will put our richly diverse community on display and create opportunities to build relationships between people of all cultures, races, religions and backgrounds.

Here is the link to website: www.wearefesta.org/internationalfesta-val (people can register to attend OR be a presenting artist/musician/chef or model)

My email: [email protected]

Phone to festa: 614-586-7939

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Send us a Text Message.Episode 241 is with my neighbor and good friend Erin Arnett. We're both celebrating the graduation of our children (her first and my last) this week. Erin joined me for a much larger reason and that is to talk about the Festa-vul even in Hilliard in August. More about the event - Columbus has many robust festivals celebrating individual countries and cultures, but this one will celebrate the entire community of Central Ohio together in one place. The event will put...

Epsideo 240 is one of the more emotional, personal and real episodes I have ever done. Cristobal Krusen, Director of the new film "Let Me Have My Son" joins me to discuss the film and his very personal connection. 

Cristóbal Krusen was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, the third of four children. Early in life, he showed a keen interest in literature, reading many of the classics while still in grade school and cherishing the ambition that one day he would become a writer. He entered Harvard University in 1971, majoring in English literature, intent on making his mark as a poet and novelist. A growing interest in photography and filmmaking, however, led him to transfer to New York University where he changed majors and graduated with a BFA in Film and Television in 1976. He later attended Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California where he received his MFA in Film in 1989. Cristóbal founded Messenger Films in 1988 and has worked as a writer/director of film and television ever since, helming productions in more than twenty countries. He is best known for Final Solution, More Than Dreams, Undaunted, Sabina K. and most recently, Let Me Have My Son. Over the last several years, Cristóbal has also begun fulfilling his childhood dream of becoming a writer. He is the author of Undaunted, They Were Christians, and Let Me Have My Son. Working in multiple languages as a filmmaker, Cristóbal is known for a poetic visual style and the ability to draw intimate performances from actors. Above all, he is a “storyteller” who delights to engage his audience while addressing the deepest needs of the human heart.

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Send us a Text Message.Epsideo 240 is one of the more emotional, personal and real episodes I have ever done. Cristobal Krusen, Director of the new film "Let Me Have My Son" joins me to discuss the film and his very personal connection. Cristóbal Krusen was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, the third of four children. Early in life, he showed a keen interest in literature, reading many of the classics while still in grade school and cherishing the ambition that one day he would become a...

Episode 239 of the Unscripted Podcast is with my classmate from Bedford High School, Jenny Lombardo. In a rather odd twist, our classmates voted us "Most Outgoing" our senior year. The irony is that we are both wallflowers and didn't even know each other. Despite our introverted extrovert nature, and our struggles taking tests, we have both found our lanes in life. Jenny is a successful realtor with her husband Chris. From her website: Jenny and her husband Chris Lombardo are both licensed Realtors working as a team. They reside in Brunswick, Ohio with their two children Anthony and Aaden. As a married couple raising a family, they certainly understand the importance of home. This serves as the motivation to help families achieve their goals of home ownership. The first thing you'll notice with them is the superior customer service provided. Their attention to detail begins with first contact. They believe no detail is too small not to be considered in the real estate buying or selling process. Relationships are built with honesty and trust. These are the very foundation on which they conduct their business. They don't do transactions, they build relationships that last. Whether your need is a luxury home, commercial warehouse or an investment property they're here to help. Please contact them today to get the conversation started.In this episode, Jenny and talk about the past and our lives today. You can find Jenny on all socials as well as her website - ⁠https://jennylombardo.remax.com/⁠
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Send us a Text Message.Episode 239 of the Unscripted Podcast is with my classmate from Bedford High School, Jenny Lombardo. In a rather odd twist, our classmates voted us "Most Outgoing" our senior year. The irony is that we are both wallflowers and didn't even know each other. Despite our introverted extrovert nature, and our struggles taking tests, we have both found our lanes in life. Jenny is a successful realtor with her husband Chris. From her website: Jenny and her husband Chris Lombar...

Send us a Text Message.Episode 238 is with my friend Ken Burke of the Competing For Christ Podcast. I had the honor of being on Ken's podcast about a month ago so he was kind enough to join me on Unscripted. He is a former college athlete, husband, podcaster and passionate about Christ. In this episode you will have the opportunity to get to know Ken better and her the story behind why he started his podcast. You can find the Competing For Christ Podcast at this link - https://www.competingfo...

Send us a Text Message.Episode 237 is with my good friend Kelsey Lensman. Kelsey returns to update us on ALL of the projects she is involved in. She is an athlete, speaker and entrepreneur. Her many activities include - Her Podcast - The Arena with Kelsey LensmanHer Empowher Events KML MovementMission 48Of all the events and activities, Mission48 is by far the most incredible and that is saying a lot. From her website - I am going on a mission to complete 48 competitions in 48 states within 4...

Episode 238 is with my friend Ken Burke of the Competing For Christ Podcast. I had the honor of being on Ken's podcast about a month ago so he was kind enough to join me on Unscripted. He is a former college athlete, husband, podcaster and passionate about Christ. In this episode you will have the opportunity to get to know Ken better and her the story behind why he started his podcast. 
You can find the Competing For Christ Podcast at this link - ⁠https://www.competingforchristpodcast.com/⁠
From his website - 
I didn't start the podcast for recognition, for fame, or for thousands of downloads. I started it to give Jesus recognition for the things he had done in my life through sports. I started it to bring Jesus the fame and to maybe even see people come to know Him because of something that was said on an episode. Even when I forgot to press record before filming an ENTIRE episode one time (yes, that really happened. Sorry Cassee Wood!), Jesus was always on my mind.Sports have always been a huge part of my life. It was everything I thought about and what I lived for! But I didn't have my priorities right throughout most of my career. Instead of Jesus being at the forefront of my mind and instead of living for Him, I craved success, scholarships, and fame in a sports world that leaves you feeling dissatisfied, unworthy, and hurt. I realized after so many years of craving sports, they could NEVER leave me fulfilled. They could never bring me the true joy I feel with Jesus. So many athletes struggle with this fact throughout their career. They struggle with wanting more and more in athletics, when they should be wanting more and more of Christ. That's why I started the podcast. It's for the athlete that doesn't know why their career ended early because of an injury. It's for the athlete that struggles with getting out of bed every morning because of the massive amounts of anxiety, depression, and sadness they feel every single day. It's for the athlete that wants to be a Christian influence on their teams, but doesn't know where to begin. I was that athlete. I want to use this podcast not only to spread awareness of all the issues, problems, and topics that come up in sports, but to most importantly spread the Gospel and the good news that Christ provides. No matter what you're going through, no matter what you've done, Christ loves you and He is going to fight for you NO MATTER WHAT.This quote completely summarizes what this podcast is about: "God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called." I may have no clue what I'm doing, but God does. I had no experience in podcasting, interviewing, researching, or networking, but God didn't care. He can use anyone for His purpose. So that's what this podcast is about. It's not a perfect podcast, the people featured in each episode are sinners like everyone in this world, and I am a flawed, broken, crazy person. But my only hope through this podcast is for you, the listener, to know Jesus. To know that even (ESPECIALLY) in sports, Jesus is with you. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9Support the show