With Those I've Journeyed

In this quick episode, Terry leads a meditative inquiry into thinking about our closest friends and family. Join in enriching your journey.

Terry, Rod, and Ben discuss some changes to how we share the stories of With Those I've Journeyed.

In this episode, Terry discusses sports as a spiritual practice with a former YMCA colleague Blake Zickafoose.

Ben talks with his former teacher and soccer coach Brian Elliott about everything from education, to the interface between science and faith, to the role of sports in youth development, and the importance of long-term mentorship.

In this episode of WTIJ, Ben, Terry and Rod spend some time reflecting on the strength, resiliency and power of the voices behind this past month’s interviews and guest host. They also spend some time wishing Rod a happy 51st birthday and reflecting on life’s ever changing journey from the old man’s point of view.

Uncut and saucier version of Episode 013. Brittany Ryan takes the host role this week to interview her friend Sarah. In this first Tag, You're It episode, Brittany and Sarah discuss leaving faith and their shared discovery of the fruits of feminism.

Brittany Ryan takes the host role this week to interview her friend Sarah. In this first Tag, You're It episode, Brittany and Sarah discuss leaving faith and their shared discovery of the fruits of feminism.

Bonus material from Rod's interview with Leyda.

Leyda Becker shares her journey as an immigrant from Venezuela to Bowling Green and how she has used that experience to empower others on the same journey. Listen in to see how she turned her challenges into opportunities for others.

Ben talks with his former colleague Amanda about her 20 year career as a wildland firefighter in northern Idaho as well as her eclectic interests. Heads up, this episode has some colorful language.

In this episode, Terry interviews Brittany Ryan about professional life, being a woman in the Southern church, and the strength she's found through feminism.

We have a special episode today as our wives, Dacia, Paige, and Beth join us in the studios to talk about our journeys together including both the highlights and the struggles.

Rod talks with his nephew Landon about adversity, resilience, influence, and their experiences including time spent together living under the same roof.

In today's episode, Ben talks with Phesheya Vilakati about their work together in Swaziland and their experiences living in each other's culture.

Terry catches up with Brandon Render to discuss traveling together and playing in a band. Brandon shares his experiences growing up biracial in south central Kentucky and systemic racism in the US.

In today’s episode, we discuss our current situation, reflect on the conversations we have had so far, and start a discussion on our experiences with race in America as we prepare our listeners to hear from our guests in February.

Rod has a conversation with a good friend Allen Arnold who showed up at just the right time in his journey. An unlikely pair to become close friends, but who formed a tight bond that has lasted more than a dozen years. Hopefully, as you listen, you will remember and reconnect with a friend who showed up at the right time for you.

In this bonus session, Ben continues his conversation with DG Hollums and discusses his vision for creating an intentional community to model what the church should be. Listen along as we discuss his plans for The Order of the Trinity.

Ben connects with a friend whom he hasn't seen in over a decade to discuss life and ways to see joy in a world that is often broken and painful. This conversation with DG Hollums explores our need for connection and finding hope in spite of struggle.

In this week's episode, Terry interviews old family friends Pop and Linda. The discussions focus on faith, family and fast cars with plenty of asides on childhood memories from growing up in rural Kentucky.

In the inaugural episode of With Those I've Journeyed, Rod, Terry, and Ben discuss their motivation and perspective for creating the podcast while also starting to explore their connections with each other and those who have influenced their lives. The fictional Bowling Green Massacre serves as a common touchpoint for all in telling their stories. With Those I’ve Journeyed is an exploration of life’s contours, intersections, and developments. Three friends (re)connect with people from their social networks who have significantly informed their thinking and way of life. In the episodes, Rod, Terry and Ben remember old adventures while also examining shared questions and issues. Sometimes humorous and at other times contemplative, the hosts seek to capture reflections and discussions with fellow life journeyers.