Morning Voices

Adam Shaffer is a former grade 4 elementary teacher, now working as a middle school teacher-librarian. He was awarded the Teacher of the Year award in his district for the 2019-2020 school year. Adam shares his story of how he transitioned into librarianship, spurned by his love of books and stories. He is passionate about reading and shares that passion with his students. Teaching in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic has been incredibly challenging for teachers, Adam included, as the thing that brings teachers the most joy, working, engaging, and interacting with students, is not possible. Adam shares the difficulties he and other teachers have faced and the mindset he has needed to come to in order to maintain the joy and energy he receives from teaching in person.

Jenny Banai is back to talk about her latest album couchwalker. In the midst of this wonderful conversation, Jenny shares her heart regarding choosing to love as she extrapolates on the idea each and every one of us has a story to tell. She is honest, deep, and incredibly thoughtful in this discussion that ranges from philosophy, dreams, and, of course, music.Listen to couchwalker here:https://open.spotify.com/album/4HCEhhqil9qo8GuZ51P5zh?si=IlupV-_ZQaKr9aZp4-GFawConnect with Jenny on her website here:http://www.jennybanai.com/Contact Morning Voices here:morningvoicespodcast@gmail.comPodcast music composed by Jason Strange 

Ryan Eston Paul, a phenomenal musician, composer, and producer, shares his genius in the way in which he experiences his surroundings - through music. Ryan has composed for video games and film, played in numerous bands, recorded numerous artists, and is a delight to talk to and learn from.Listen to some of his projects here:https://soundcloud.com/osiginonPodcast music by Jason Strange

Eric Geddes comes on the show to have a conversation with Jaron about fantasy books and folktales. Eric shares the deep meanings he has found in fantasy through his reading of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, and Brian Jacques, authors iconic in the genre. Eric is an inncredibly humble and wise human. He works for the ministry Multiply and has had a written work published in one of their issues titled "The Missing Piece." You can read it here:https://multiply.net/Files/dpg/JanuaryDPGWeb.pdfYou can support him and his work here:https://multiply.net/global-worker/eric-geddesOr send him an email:ericbgeddes@gmail.com Podcast Music by Jason Strange

Andy Klassen shares his expertise in all things music, production, and photography. Specifically in the world of nature photography, Andy informs that the best animal photographs are captured when he has enabled and put himself in the position to get lucky. When that work is done, all that is left to do is wait. Also a fantastic musician, Andy informs on elements of creating music--producing, working with musicians, and ultimately letting the song speak for itself.Andy's photography socials:https://www.facebook.com/Klassec-Portraits-106938867807139/https://www.instagram.com/klassecphotography/?hl=enhttps://andyklassen.smugmug.com/Andy's music Instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/andyklassenmusic/?hl=enSome music projects Andy has worked on:https://open.spotify.com/track/2I4GHt24R92hwK0GEQDJ0Q?si=LN68jdivSjeiE2UqK3cAmghttps://open.spotify.com/track/32BBHfESsB7PO90XCBhj2U?si=fa1UjjbJQSqd_7uH6JDYFA Podcast music by Jason Strange

Lily Fairman shares her experience and growth in leadership, specifically how leadership is a process over time and the different elements involved to create a healthy workplace. Lily is incredibly insightful and passionate, and her love and care for her employees is inherit as she believes leaders should take responsibility for what goes wrong, and give the responsibility to others for what goes right. Podcast music by Jason Strange

Nathan Lindahl shares his experience with all things design as he is a web designer, graphic designer, and illustrator (and the illustrator of the Morning Voices graphic). Nathan has substantial experience working in the tech world, sharing his ideas on the internet and the impact it has had on culture, as well as what the ins and outs of an effect graphic are. Give us a like or review if you enjoy the podcast! Find us on Facebook - @morningvoicespodcast Here is a site of amazingly complex websites as discussed in the conversation:https://www.awwwards.com/ And the music was composed by Jason Strange

Kent Moody shares his experience growing up with depression. He shares how he came to grips with needing medication to help regulate his mood, how his depression manifests itself, and the various avenues of its effects on his life. Kent is incredibly insightful, vulnerable, and authentic. Below are some websites with resources for those struggling with depression, as well as a picture of adirondack chairs.Podcast music composed by Jason Strange https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/resourceshttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplinehttps://nndc.org/resource-links/ 

Improv comedian Andrew Bright comes back for a part 2, sharing the importance of pursuing excellence in work, developing confidence, and maintaining a humble attitude. Andrew presents himself with such a humble confidence - knowing he is great at what he does, but is in no way shape or form arrogant or prideful. It was a pleasure to have him on the show a second time. To learn more about what Andrew does or to contact him, visit his website here: https://panicsquad.com/ Podcast music composed by Jason Strange

Jaron Stanage wakes up Andrew Bright to talk about improv comedy and how it applies to many avenues of life. Andrew Bright is incredibly honest, vulnerable, and insightful as he shares his thoughts on laughter, teamwork, and how humour brings people together. He even leads Jaron through a little improv game to illustrate the Yes And Perspective. Andrew Bright is a professional improv comedian, part of the group Panic Squad; in addition to performing incredibly funny improv shows around North America, he leads workshops and professional development sessions to improv teamwork, production, and community within the workplace. To learn more about what Andrew does, visit: https://panicsquad.com/ Podcast music composed by Jason Strange

In this bonus episode (recorded in April) host Jaron Stanage shares some ways people can be intentional in their creative process Music composed by Jason Strange

Carrie Butler gives insight to creating spaces of comfort through interior decorating business Haven Interiors, where she champions the individual to develop the courage to fully live and dream in their own home. Carrie has an incredible heart for others, truly fostering spaces of peace and joy through her work, supporting others, and bringing incredible amounts of encouragement to their individual contexts. To contact Carrie or learn more of what she does, visit her website here: http://www.hellohaveninteriors.com/ Podcast music composed by Jason Strange

Luke Stanage, Jaron's older brother, shares about his creativity amidst raising three young girls, the importance of focusing on the process, and how the opportunities of invitation have inspired him to pursue music and songwriting. The two brothers also reminisce about their experiences growing up playing music together. Listen to Luke's music here:https://www.reverbnation.com/lukestanagePodcast music composed by Jason Strange

Jaron Stanage wakes up Mikey Nikonchuk to discuss Mikey's Born of Thunder comic series. What follows is wonderful conversation as Mikey shares what inspires him, how he has developed his artistry, and the correct way of saying Born of Thunder. Mikey is a delightful human who effortlessly makes those he interacts with feel cared for and loved. Read his Born of Thunder comic series here:https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/born-of-thunder/list?title_no=309446&fbclid=IwAR2-l306gHlyliADpGC0jHJ-XKMrUWzataUM-w85iouyF61Lta5v0kQ_2KA Podcast music composed by Jason Strange

Nathan and Bethany Harkness share insights to how they seek God's guidance and will for others as they counsel couples, as well as some bizarre moments of desperation in the midst of parenting two young boys.

Jenny Banai shares how her creativity has developed over the last five years as she has pursued self care, rest, and imagination. Jenny provides insight to the importance of "stating it as it is" as she works to open up spaces of honesty, vulnerability, and sincerity in her music.To learn more about Jenny and hear her music, visit her website:http://www.jennybanai.com/  Podcast music composed by Jason Strange

Jaron Stanage wakes up Sam Hebert with a phone call. What follows is a wonderful conversation about music and songwriting. Sam shares his experience growing up developing rhythmic, syncopated lyrics, as well as his love of film and storytelling and how it inspires his songwriting process.Listen to Sam's music here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0i9Gdh7M1YdcZ7YFRA7RzG?si=RzeVYaVLSyWVgLlhadrcOA Music on this episode was composed by Jason Strange

Kyle Gillette shares thoughts about the creativity of asking great questions, dancing in the moment, and structuring time.Visit Kyle Gillette's website and sage course here:https://gillettesolutions.com/https://www.sagemindset.com/courseListen to Kyle's Sage Mindset Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sage-mindset-podcast/id1463707558 Podcast Music composed by Jason Strange

The first ever episode of Morning Voices in which host Jaron Stanage talks with his oldest brother Cale about inspiration, originality, and the creative process.Thanks to Nathan Lindahl for the sweet graphicThanks for Jason Strange for the great theme music