Home Bound Oregon

The people of Ashland, Oregon are disoriented by winter fog and cold, but through silence, song, and story they find their way home. Listen in as Hearth founder Mark Yaconelli recalls a midnight walk through the snow and ruminates on the human search for love. Produced by The Hearth at www.thehearthcommunity.com.

Get in touch with the struggle to love and be loved in this Valentine's addition of Home Bound Oregon. Amidst the dull grey monotony of the coronavirus The Hearth presents an inbreaking of humor, song, story, and love! Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. With a real live love story by Daniel Sherrill and Jacqui Aubert. Original music by Hannah Stone and Hollis Peach. Sponsored by the Jackson County Cultural Coalition and The Ford Family Foundation.

In the midst of a difficult year, Southern Oregon was hit by a series of devastating wildfires. Over 2500 homes destroyed. Locals Jocksana Corona, Yahaira Padilla, and Isabella Vasara Roseruikis talk about their experience in the wake of the fires. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli with music by The Bengsons.

George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police on May 25th. How are residents of Ashland awakening to historic and systemic racism during the pandemic? Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. Story by Marjorie Trueblood. Music by Cedric Lamar and Royer Bokus. Interview and conversation with Cedric Lamar. This episode is made possible by The Hearth (www.thehearthcommunity.com) with support from The Jackson County Cultural Coalition and The Ford Family Foundation.

How much of our lives depend upon the kindness of others? Listen as one small town in Oregon explores the human need for care and connection. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. Story by Vanessa Houk. Music by Gene Burnett and Jef Fretwell. A collage of encouragements from the locals of Ashland, Oregon. This episode is made possible by The Hearth (www.thehearthcommunity.com) with support from The Jackson County Cultural Coalition and The Ford Family Foundation.

All of us are living with some kind of loss during the pandemic. Loss of income. Loss of cherished activities. Loss of a sense of security and safety. Listen as Oregonians in one mountain town share songs, story, and a little humor in order to help one another live with the grief. Story by Ken Crocker. Original music by Dani Aubert of the Fellow Pynins and songwriter Mark Gostnell. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli.

During coronavirus sequestering we can feel quite anxious and isolated. How do we move from loneliness to solitude? How might we use this time to become more attentive to what gives life meaning? Kristy Laschober relates her experience of incarceration. Sage Meadows shares a song and reflection on the magic of solitude. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. Sponsored by The Jackson County Cultural Coalition.