Episode 248: Pat Boone

 

Singer/actor

           ⁠ It was such a dream come true for me to talk with the man who sang one of my favorite songs growing up: "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose." Pat Boone is a music legend who has a heart to share the love of Christ with those around him. I got to sit down with Pat for a quick chat to hear about his full life, not to mention getting some surprise snippets of his singing voice. 

            Please enjoy the 248th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Pat Boone. Pat, thank you for taking time to talk with me about your life. Such a gift!

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Episode 247: Joyce Bulifant

 

Actress

           ⁠ Joyce Bulifant is an actress who has been in several television shows and movies. Joyce played the character of Marie Slaughter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which is definitely in my top five favorites of classic TV. We talked about her four marriages, growing up without a stable home, and how having dyslexia aids comedy. 

            Please enjoy the 247th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Joyce Bulifant. Joyce, thank you for talking with me about your life and how you see the world. 

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Episode 246: Dana Valery Catalano

 

A pursuer of healing

           ⁠ Dana Valery Catalano knows what it is to experience fame in the entertainment world and to feel on top of the world. She also knows what it feels like to keep losing those you love and to know nothing but numbness. Dana and I had an intimate and honest conversation about humanity's desire for peace of mind, how Dana came to see herself as a healer, and her personal journey with grief.

            Please enjoy the 246th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Dana Valery Catalano. Dana, thank you for trusting me with the impactful memories of your life. It was a gift to talk with you and have such an engaging conversation!

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Episode 245: Michel Tirabosco

 

Panpipes musician

           ⁠ Michel Tirabosco is a musician in Switzerland who has no physical hands. However, his beloved pan flute is the hand he extends to the world to express beauty and the energy of the soul. Michel sat down with me along with a translator to share his love of music, his pan flute journey, and to give me a sample of the pan flute's sound.

            Please enjoy the 245th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Michel Tirabosco. Michel, thank you for sharing your love of this beautiful instrument with me and my audience. 

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Episode 244: Toks Olagundoye

 

Actress and advocate

           ⁠ Toks Olagundoye is an actress and advocate who sat down with me to talk about her frustrations with the entertainment industry when it comes to its racial and gender disparities. She also talked with me about her journey with breast cancer, and the importance of healing the hurt child inside. 

            Please enjoy the 244th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Toks Olagundoye. Toks, thank you for taking time to talk with me about your passions and your desire to see a more compassionate world. 

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Episode 243: Julie M. Green

 

Writer

           ⁠ This phrasing popped out at me from Julie M. Green's memoir, Motherness, which shares her journey with autism along with that of her son. She was diagnosed at 44, while he was diagnosed as a child. Two different ages, two different people, but a bond of understanding forged forever. For any parents out there with an autistic child or grappling with a recent diagnosis of your own, you will be encouraged by this conversation with Julie.

            Please enjoy the 243rd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Julie M. Green. Julie, thank you for sharing your story as a mother living with an autistic diagnosis and that of your son's own journey on the spectrum. I hope my listeners and I see the world a bit better by knowing your experience. 

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Episode 242: Damon D'Arienzo

 

Single dad

           ⁠ Damon D'Arienzo is a single dad of a teen daughter. He sat down with me to share his personal journey of being a single dad, the importance of putting his daughter's needs above his own, and why he wants to share his story with other single and co-parenting fathers and mothers.

            Please enjoy the 242nd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Damon D'Arienzo. Damon, thank you for sharing your journey with me. You are an inspiration, and I hope many fathers are encouraged by your story. 

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