Too many stories with happy endings make us suspicious. We roll our eyes and say, "That will never happen to me." But in truth, this happens because we struggle to hold on to desire. It's hard! Especially if we don't get what we want! This Story Worth Telling, the story of Rebekah, DOES have a happy ending - and wisdom within that reminds us of wha…

Different from what I normally offer on this podcast, today's story is one that I've written (and recorded) collaboratively with three other women, the three women with whom I have been writing for nearly 3 years: Julie Daley, Tanya Geisler, and Amy Palko. Along the way we discovered a process we call "braided writing" in which our voices have merg…

This story tells of two unlikely heroines who changed all of history to follow. It feel profoundly appropriate right now, days away from the presidential election - and a decision that will change all of history to follow...It is my hope that the story of these two women will inspire your story, remind you of just how much power you have, and compe…

This is, by far, the hardest story of a woman in the entire canon of scripture. I don't like telling it AND if I do not, it perpetuates her harm and violence yet again. In truth, this is what happens in our larger world: women's stories of violence and harm are not told - or shushed, downplayed, made to seem insignificant or worse, as lies. And whe…

Her story is one that is real and raw, beautiful and gritty, and really, a lot like ours. Meet Rebekah!Learn more: www.ronnadetrick.comKirjoittanut Ronna Detrick

This Story Worth Telling is about Tabitha. A woman who dies and then comes back to life! Fantastical and unbelievable, to be sure. AND filled with such potent, powerful, and yes, miraculous truth.Learn more: www.ronnadetrick.comKirjoittanut Ronna Detrick

Photo by Craig WasselEnjoy Episode 026 wherein we chat with singer/songwriter/guitarist Noah Gabriel, along with his wife and manager Rachel Giblin. Topics include: eye candy, peg legs, busted eardrums, and Noah's new album "Austin Bound" of course. Live musical performance ensues. [Recorded 12/20/2012] Listen live on Thursday nights at 8:00 PM Cen…

Photo by Kathy Green of RCG Photography. Enjoy Episode 025 wherein we chat with Tara Burghart, founder and editor of Go West Young Mom. Tara shares stories about her days as a reporter for the Associated Press (including being in NYC on 9/11/2001), as well as moving to Geneva and starting the GWYM blog. She also gives us some ideas on what to do wi…

Enjoy Episode 024 wherein we chat with Andre Salles, Media and Community Relations Specialist at Fermilab. Andre gives us the inside scoop on what the scientists are up to and all the cool stuff the general public can do at the 'lab. (Turns out there are NOT armed guards at the gate.) Andre also writes a fabulously passionate music blog called Tues…

Enjoy Episode 023 wherein we chat with local music legend Greg Boerner. Greg sings and plays his guitar live in the studio, debuts a Cattleprod 7" vinyl record, and answers a lot of listener questions submitted via Facebook. [Recorded 11/15/2012] Listen live on Thursday nights at 8:00 PM Central on Cynosure Radio. Tell your friends!…

Enjoy Episode 022 wherein we chat with Commander Kristen Ziman of the Aurora Police Department. She tells us about her career selection at an early age, connecting with the community through her newspaper column and social media, and why it's important to treat everybody (including the bad guys) with dignity and respect. Follow Cmdr. Ziman's blog a…