Mission Possible With Christopher Duffley

In this episode, Mom/Christine and I talk with Joshua Felder, an embassador for Bes Buddies International, as well as the actor behind Darius, one of the main characters in the movie Champions. We talk about his journey into acting for the movie, and also of course what he does as an embassador for Best Buddies. Bonus: He also talks about ... Read More The post MPP 159: Being a Champion with Joshua Felder appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, Kyle and Bobbie Robinson have another visit with us, and we discuss what Aces does, as well as their new locations they’re building in both Greenville and Wilson, NC. The post MPP 158: What’s New with Aces for Autism? appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I speak with Eileen Rivera Ley, who owns Blind Savvy USA, LLC. We talk about how she became an advocate for the low-vision community starting at James Hopkins University, then onto advocacy for diabetes, and then onto Low Vision Logic. In 2020, she founded ACE Academy Online which helped those who were blind or visually impaired to ... Read More The post MPP 157: Accessibility and Advocacy for the Blind with Eileen Rivera Ley, Owner of Blind Savvy USA, LLC appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

This interview has been repurposed from use on The Chris Duffley Show on Unlimited Hope Radio into a podcast episode interview. In this episode, it’s all about Eight Days of Hope XVIII with Steve Tybor, Co-Founder and President! We discuss how it all started 17 years ago in December of 2005 thanks to Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast in ... Read More The post MPP 156: 8 Days of Hope XVIII with Steve Tybor, President and Co-Founder appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I talk with my mom about a new upcoming project called Unlimited Hope Radio, an internet radio station that encourages you in your life or faith journey. Our launch is on May 20 at 8PM US Eastern! Click here to listen to our stream!   Want to Support Our Mission? If you’d like to support what we ... Read More The post MPP 155: The Mission Is Possible! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Happy Mother’s Day at the time this is published! This episode, it’s all about how I’m doing! We talk about my happenings, including me graduating from the Screen Reader User Tester Training Program at the Carroll Center! We also give a hint of an exciting upcoming announcement! Be sure to tune in to find out in more detail on how ... Read More The post MPP 154: Mom, You’ve Got This! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode we talk with David DeNotaris, who is an entrepreneur, professional speaker, and posssibility thinker. We talk about how we met as well as some of the programs he helps out with as part of his job. Links Visit David DeNotaris’s Website Visit Blind Savvy USA’s website Want to Support Our Mission? If you’d like to support what ... Read More The post MPP 153: Meet David DeNotaris, the Possibility Thinker! appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I talk with Stephan Roberts and he gives us some great advice about showing up and not giving up. He also talks about what he does at EFX Fitness. We also talk about goal setting and the philosophy of “1% each day is better than nothing.” As we do talk about this, I compare my progress from ... Read More The post MPP 152: How to Show Up and Not Give Up with Stephan Roberts appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I talk with Tom Stolle, who’s a part of the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. We discuss what he does there, and we also get an update on his son, Jimmy.   We first had Tom Stolle in Episode 007 in May of 2016. Want to Support Our Mission?   If you’d like to support what we do, ... Read More The post MPP 151: Tom Stolle And The Baptist Convention of Maryland-Delaware appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, it’s all about Elm House of Pizza, a local pizza restaurant in Manchester, NH! Tim Baines, the owner of the restaurant, and I talk about it and what their plans are for the future.   Visit Elm House of Pizza’s Site Here!   Want to Support Our Mission?   If you’d like to support what we do, ... Read More The post MPP 150: Tim Baines and Elm House Of Pizza appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, we talk with Kristin Smedley. She wrote a book called Thriving Blind, and also has a challenge coming up! You can visit her site here and sign up for the challenge!   Want to Support Our Mission? If you’d like to support what we do, which is not only the podcast but other hope-encouraging projects, you can ... Read More The post MPP 149: Thriving Blind with Kristin Smedley appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In today’s episode, I talk with Andrew Weiss, who is a speaking and sales coach, as well as a coach who helps start businesses and grow them faster. This can include podcasting as part of it.   Not only is today’s episode about what he does, but we also discuss a lot about Podfest Masterclass, which is a smaller version ... Read More The post MPP 148: All About Podcasting with andrew Weiss appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I talk with Sandy Brown-Lindstedt, who has a new book, Life of a Firefly. It discusses about her childhood from about 5 to 12 years old, and tells about things from an African-American’s perspective on schooling and life-related things. What’s really intriguing about this book is that it also talks a lot about having faith in God, ... Read More The post MPP 147: Sandra Brown Lindstedt And Her New Book, Life of a Firefly appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, I chat with Jonathan Mosen, who is an Internet radio broadcaster, podcaster, and is currently a CEO of WorkBridge, an employment organization which helps hook potential employees with employers for their employees’ careers.   Links   You can find him on Twitter (Personal account, Mosen at Large) and visit him at his website, Mosen.org.   Want to Support ... Read More The post MPP 146: The Life and Mission of Jonathan Mosen, A Well-Known Name in the Blindness and Disability Communities appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today, we continue with Mike Snyder, who is not only the IT person for Community Counseling Solutions, but he also happens to be in prison ministry in eastern Oregon! We discuss about what he does and how COVID has impacted what he’s doing now.   Want to Support Our Mission?   If you’d like to financially support what we do, ... Read More The post MPP 145: Called To Prison Ministry with Mike Snyder appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this series of episodes, I talk with Mike Snyder, who is the IT guy for Community Counseling Solutions. He also happens to be doing prison ministry which we’ll talk more about next week. The majority of today’s episode discusses his story behind how he got into IT and his love for computers.   Want to Support Our Mission?   ... Read More The post MPP 144: On The Road Again: Some Tech Talk with Mike Snyder appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In today’s episode, my mom, Christine, and I discuss all about finding your greater purpose! We highlight Nick Vujicic, a great speaker and encourager who I highly recommend, and he talks about this in a summary of one of his speeches regarding this very subject. The audio of the video below we play in the episode as well. Want to ... Read More The post MPP 143: What About Purpose? appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my dad, Steve, and I chat with Dan Sevigny, who we’ve known for years. Several years ago, he and his family started owning a retreat center called Sanctus Ranch. located in Pipe Creek, TX, about 45 minutes outside of San Antonio. We talk about what it is and why we were there, not just to visit but ... Read More The post MPP 142: Dan Sevigny and the Sanctus Ranch Retreat Center in San Antonio, TX appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, my dad, Steve, and I chat with Dan Sevigny, who we’ve known for years. Several years ago, he and his family started owning a retreat center called Sanctus Ranch. located in Pipe Creek, TX, about 45 minutes outside of San Antonio. We talk about what it is and why we were there, not just to visit but ... Read More The post MPP 142: Dan Sevigny and the Sanctus Ranch Retreat Center in San Antonio, TX appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, we continue with Part 2 of our interview with Steven V. Taylor, who was the producer of my 2 albums, Eyes of My Heart and Believer. We talk about how his family is now in 2020 and also talk about an album that he co-produced with Bethel Music called Peace. You can find it basically anywhere you ... Read More The post MPP 141: Where Is He Now? (6) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, we continue with Part 2 of our interview with Steven V. Taylor, who was the producer of my 2 albums, Eyes of My Heart and Believer. We talk about how his family is now in 2020 and also talk about an album that he co-produced with Bethel Music called Peace. You can find it basically anywhere you ... Read More The post MPP 141: Where Is He Now? (6) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In this episode, we continue with Part 2 of our interview with Steven V. Taylor, who was the producer of my 2 albums, Eyes of My Heart and Believer. We talk about how his family is now in 2020 and also talk about an album that he co-produced with Bethel Music called Peace. You can find it basically anywhere you consume music, like iTunes/Apple Music, Spotify, or YouTube Music. The main artist for the album lookup is Bethel Music.   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

  This week, I am super excited to share the story about how I came to make my first album, Eyes of My Heart.  (Yes, it has Open the Eyes of My Heart in it!)   God used a special producer and man of God, Steven V. Taylor, from Tennessee, to make this happen in 2012 and 2013.  In this ... Read More The post MPP 140: Where Is He Now? (5) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

  This week, I am super excited to share the story about how I came to make my first album, Eyes of My Heart.  (Yes, it has Open the Eyes of My Heart in it!)   God used a special producer and man of God, Steven V. Taylor, from Tennessee, to make this happen in 2012 and 2013.  In this ... Read More The post MPP 140: Where Is He Now? (5) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

This week, I am super excited to share the story about how I came to make my first album, Eyes of My Heart.  (Yes, it has Open the Eyes of My Heart in it!)   God used a special producer and man of God, Steven V. Taylor, from Tennessee, to make this happen in 2012 and 2013.  In this episode, you will meet Steven and hear about all the events leading up to the album (and how I came to his church!).  There are two parts to this, so today is part 1.   Thanks for sharing your day with me!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

In today’s episode, we talk with my orientation and mobility instructor, Rene Paquin. He tells us the history of the white cane and we even do a simple demonstration of how I use it. Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly ... Read More The post Bonus: A Day for the White Cane: White Cane Safety Day appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In today’s episode, we talk with my orientation and mobility instructor, Rene Paquin. He tells us the history of the white cane and we even do a simple demonstration of how I use it. Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly ... Read More The post Bonus: A Day for the White Cane: White Cane Safety Day appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

In today's episode, we talk with my orientation and mobility instructor, Rene Paquin. He tells us the history of the white cane and we even do a simple demonstration of how I use it. Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

This week we bring to you the final, Part 3 interview with Grandma! We asked her:  What did she think about the “Open the Eyes of My Heart” video going viral? What would you say if someone asked the question, “Where is Christopher now?”   Also, some great advice for other grandparents as they discern their role in being a caretaker or ... Read More The post MPP 139: Where Is He Now? (4) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

This week we bring to you the final, Part 3 interview with Grandma! We asked her:  What did she think about the “Open the Eyes of My Heart” video going viral? What would you say if someone asked the question, “Where is Christopher now?”   Also, some great advice for other grandparents as they discern their role in being a caretaker or ... Read More The post MPP 139: Where Is He Now? (4) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

This week we bring to you the final, Part 3 interview with Grandma! We asked her:  What did she think about the "Open the Eyes of My Heart" video going viral? What would you say if someone asked the question, "Where is Christopher now?"   Also, some great advice for other grandparents as they discern their role in being a caretaker or supporter of grandchildren when parents cannot raise them.     Lastly, you will get a glimpse into what happened to Christopher's birth father (her son). Spoiler: It's good!   My loyal listeners, just know and remember this: You are not alone in the challenges of life!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

Today’s episode is Part 2 with my grandma, Ann Matchekosky! We continue talking about my growing up into the family, including my journey to my diagnosis of Autism, singing the National Anthem at Northwest Elementary School, and getting into music therapy.   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to financially support me and my Podcast, you ... Read More The post MPP 138: Where Is He Now? (3) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today’s episode is Part 2 with my grandma, Ann Matchekosky! We continue talking about my growing up into the family, including my journey to my diagnosis of Autism, singing the National Anthem at Northwest Elementary School, and getting into music therapy.   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you’d like to financially support me and my Podcast, you ... Read More The post MPP 138: Where Is He Now? (3) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today's episode is Part 2 with my grandma, Ann Matchekosky! We continue talking about my growing up into the family, including my journey to my diagnosis of Autism, singing the National Anthem at Northwest Elementary School, and getting into music therapy.   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

This podcast is second in a series of interviews:  Where Is He Now?: The Christopher Duffley Story, featuring an interview with Grandma.   My grandmother, Ann Matchekosky, has been a big part of my life ever since I landed in New Hampshire.  She is also one of the original sponsors of my podcast! (Thanks, Grandma!)   When you listen to ... Read More The post MPP 137: Where Is He Now? (2) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

This podcast is second in a series of interviews:  Where Is He Now?: The Christopher Duffley Story, featuring an interview with Grandma.   My grandmother, Ann Matchekosky, has been a big part of my life ever since I landed in New Hampshire.  She is also one of the original sponsors of my podcast! (Thanks, Grandma!)   When you listen to this episode, you will find out how she first met me, and she shares how she thought to herself: "What are we going to do with this beautiful child God just sent us?", as well as thinking that mom "needed a plan".  Looking back at something I can't remember can be a little uneasy.  I was happy to hear my story.  But hold on, it's such a great story that there are three parts!  Welcome to part 1!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

I am so excited to start this series of podcasts with you.  It’s called “Where is he now?”  I will be interviewing the people in my life that have known me from the early days of singing and are still a part of my life.  People are wondering “where is he now?”, after Open the Eyes of My Heart went ... Read More The post MPP 136: Where Is He Now? (1) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

I am so excited to start this series of podcasts with you.  It’s called “Where is he now?”  I will be interviewing the people in my life that have known me from the early days of singing and are still a part of my life.  People are wondering “where is he now?”, after Open the Eyes of My Heart went ... Read More The post MPP 136: Where Is He Now? (1) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

I am so excited to start this series of podcasts with you.  It's called "Where is he now?"  I will be interviewing the people in my life that have known me from the early days of singing and are still a part of my life.  People are wondering "where is he now?", after Open the Eyes of My Heart went viral coming up on NINE Years... Crazy isn't it?   And it still goes viral!  Interview #1: My dad sits down with me to tell the story of my first microphone when I was four years old.  Then, we go back to the day it happened, who invited us and the little mistake Dad made introducing me.......  and you know the rest: MILLIONS reached via YouTube because someone thought the world needed to hear an inspirational story.   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

Today, we bring you Part 2! What can you do when you feel defeated? How can you encourage someone else? We continue to have this honest discussion. At the end, we challenge you to deal with fear and change your mindset. We offer three things that are so simple but easily overlooked. Links Mentioned: The Story of Thomas Edison Want ... Read More The post MPP 135: How Many Times Did Edison Fail? – How Christopher Is Learning From Failure (2) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today, we bring you Part 2! What can you do when you feel defeated? How can you encourage someone else? We continue to have this honest discussion. At the end, we challenge you to deal with fear and change your mindset. We offer three things that are so simple but easily overlooked. Links Mentioned: The Story of Thomas Edison Want ... Read More The post MPP 135: How Many Times Did Edison Fail? – How Christopher Is Learning From Failure (2) appeared first on Christopher Duffley.

Today, we bring you Part 2!   What can you do when you feel defeated? How can you encourage someone else?   We continue to have this honest discussion. At the end, we challenge you to deal with fear and change your mindset. We offer three things that are so simple but easily overlooked.   Links Mentioned:   The Story of Thomas Edison   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

Failure is part of life! In this show, I share with you my frustration with cutting bread. This is raw, real, and, believe it or not, quite embarrassing! I even said the words "I can't!"   Listen to my story and how we can use failures in order to get to success!   Learn about Thomas Edison's life from a great article here!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

In this episode with my mom and I outside, we talk about what we're dauntless about, which is to inspire others to have an unlimited mindset and, for now, to get into some job in the Web Accessibility field.   Our question: What are you dauntless about? What goal are you wanting to reach?   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so either via a monthly donation or one-time! Please visit this link to look at and choose the option that suits you best!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

Today, we give you a peek into our week. Are you planning and working for the future, or are you just exploring what your real purpose is like I am? Listen here as we share our struggles, our thoughts, and our hopes!   Our big question for you, as the title states: What's your one thing?   Links Mentioned:   Tommy Breedlove's Book, Legendary, available on: Kindle Audible Paperback Hardcover   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so through Patreon, a crowd-funding website where you--the patron--can support a creator, which is in this case, me. Please visit this link to sign up and support me!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

Today, my mom, Christine, and I start on a new series called You've Got This! In this episode, we update you on how the Dunkin' Donuts mobile app is going with its accessibility on iOS from our last series on Mr Accessibility, then we continue on and talk about how I personally keep myself organized! Tune in to know what I do!   Video for my way of keeping track of what I do will be coming shortly!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so through Patreon, a crowd-funding website where you--the patron--can support a creator, which is in this case, me. Please visit this link to sign up and support me!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

In today's episode, my mom, Christine, and I continue discussing how we can minimize distractions in our lives, and we also share our progress on how we are doing on coping with, and minimizing, our own distractions.   Our challenge for you this week: Don't be afraid to experiment! Recognize what things may be distracting you from not accomplishing your goals, possibly eliminate or minimize it, and you'll see what happens over time!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so through Patreon, a crowd-funding website where you--the patron--can support a creator, which is in this case, me. Please visit this link to sign up and support me!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

In today's episode, my mom, Christine, and I talk about how we can get distracted with our devices these days. There are several studies that we quote from that talk about this very subject. We also give some advice in how we can try our best to get around this very problem, by time-blocking for certain activities, keeping our phones in a separate room, and, if you're able to, planning your next day the night before.   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so through Patreon, a crowd-funding website where you--the patron--can support a creator, which is in this case, me. Please visit this link to sign up and support me!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

In this episode, it's all about me graduating and my very bright future ahead of me! Once more inquiries for events come in and I start traveling, it'll be an interesting time with my performing career expanding! Also, I hope to get into something relating to accessibility, maybe something to do with web or mobile app accessibility or being a certified Web Accessibility Specialist through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). Also, we were curious about having an Ask Chris Anything podcast; What  question or questions do you have for me?   Links Mentioned   My English class was done with Skillshare!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so through Patreon, a crowd-funding website where you--the patron--can support a creator, which is in this case, me. Please visit this link to sign up and support me!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!

In this episode, my parents and I discuss the comparison between Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks based on the accessibility of their apps as well as their brewing of their coffee. Tune in to find out what's better in both categories!   Finally, we discuss what's happening regarding my graduation ceremony and other things happening along the way!    

Today's episode is a pretty big one in this series, because we finally get to contact Dunkin' Donuts! Tune in to hear how it went!   Links Mentioned   Click here to download or view the Accessibility Report that's been attached in my Customer Support reply!   Want to Support Me and My Podcast?   If you'd like to financially support me and my Podcast, you can do so through Patreon, a crowd-funding website where you--the patron--can support a creator, which is in this case, me. Please visit this link to sign up and support me!   Want To Be Heard on a Potential Episode?   Call our phone number, (844) 552-2777, ext. 4, to leave a message for us!   Thanks so much for listening, and we'll talk to you soon!