Podcasts about Colorado City

Officials managing the Greer Fire gave residents the OK to return home yesterday, employees at the Flagstaff Bookmans Entertainment Exchange held a one-day strike Saturday, a 74-year-old man died while attempting to hike rim-to-rim in Grand Canyon National Park, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Colorado City was one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona last year, and more.

Join Kelli & Bob 'On the Road' as they visit several stops and share unique stories including Showgirl Museum in Las Vegas, NV; IB Woodworks in Colorado City, AZ & more!

Join Kelli & Bob 'On the Road' as they visit several stops and share unique stories including IB Woodworks in Colorado City, AZ, Tulsa Route 66 in Tulsa, OK & more!

A man in NW Arizona overcomes incredible hardships but has found his passion creating heirloom furniture.

Short Creek consists of the twin FLDS cities of Hildale, Utah & Colorado City, Arizona. Come along as Rick Bennett visits these 2 communities that were founded on the Utah-Arizona border to escape prosecution for polygamy. We'll visit Warren Jeffs house which is now the "Most Wanted Hotel" because Warren Jeffs was on the FBI Most Wanted List. Check it out! https://youtu.be/XPFPXiCjJ-g polygamy polygamy Don't miss our other episodes on Mormon fundamentalism! https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/fundamentalism/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

On today's newscast: The State Bar suspended the Apache County Attorney's law license, the Navajo Nation OK'd a $700 million resort development at Horseshoe Bend, two Colorado City brothers were convicted of aiding and participating in a multi-state polygamous child sex abuse, Walmart fined for firing cashier at the Bullhead City location, and more. Plus, a conversation with NAU epidemiologist Dr. Paul Keim on the updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Parley Dutson tells his story from inside the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison Utah. Thanks to the UDC for allowing us access to hear how Parley, and many others, are working to change their direction and perspective preparing them for the time they will be released. He was born and raised in a religious community called Colorado City. Finding himself an outcast, he discovered “the world”. Going from a strict religious world to the total freedoms of life didn't work well for him. After two years of running and gunning, he committed a horrible act that was completely against his nature that sent him to prison for a very long time. He tells of the anguish he feels for what he did and how in spite of that, has found value in education and self-improvement. Currently serving as a mentor in the Captain Your Story lifestyle curriculum, Parley is a leader in the criminal Justice reform space having had the opportunity to testify virtually to the Utah State Legislature as well as meet with a state senator Derrin Ownes and executive director Brian Redd of the UDC. Parley's emotion can easily be heard as he tells his heart wrenching story. Sponsors & Partners The Other Side Academy - theothersideacademy.com My Story Matters / Captain Your Story - mystorymatters.org 00:00:00 Parley Dutson 00:06:26 The Other Side Academy 00:06:45 My Story Matters / Captain Your Story 00:07:07 His Prison Experience 00:09:30 High School in Prison 00:10:22 Getting Called to the Principal's Office 00:14:50 Getting a Job in Prison 00:19:20 “… the solution always presents itself.” 00:22:19 Major Setbacks 00:31:08 Captain Your Story / My Story Matters 00:37:50 “I'm excited for the future of corrections…” 00:40:30 “The system can't change people. People change people.”

Parley Dutson tells his story from inside the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison Utah. Thanks to the UDC for allowing us access to hear how Parley, and many others, are working to change their direction and perspective preparing them for the time they will be released. He was born and raised in a religious community called Colorado City. Finding himself an outcast, he discovered “the world”. Going from a strict religious world to the total freedoms of life didn't work well for him. After two years of running and gunning, he committed a horrible act that was completely against his nature that sent him to prison for a very long time. He tells of the anguish he feels for what he did and how in spite of that, has found value in education and self-improvement. Currently serving as a mentor in the Captain Your Story lifestyle curriculum, Parley is a leader in the criminal Justice reform space having had the opportunity to testify virtually to the Utah State Legislature as well as meet with a state senator Derrin Ownes and executive director Brian Redd of the UDC. Parley's emotion can easily be heard as he tells his heart wrenching story. Sponsors & Partners The Other Side Academy - theothersideacademy.com My Story Matters / Captain Your Story - mystorymatters.org 00:00:00 Parley Dutson 00:00:39 Thanks to Utah Department of Corrections 00:06:28 The Other Side Academy 00:06:47 My Story Matters 00:07:35 Growing up in the FLDS Church 00:12:20 Out of the House at 16 00:19:58 A Really Bad Trip 00:21:50 Waking Up in a Cop Car 00:23:30 Realizing What He'd Done 00:25:25 First Experience in County Jail 00:26:00 Facing Discrimination for His Religious Background 00:29:05 Central Utah Corrections Facility in Gunnison 00:30:21 Graduating High School in Prison 00:31:00 Getting Called to the Principal's Office 00:36:09 Getting a Job in Prison 00:44:00 Major Setback for Education at CUCF 00:49:23 About to Graduate with His Associates Degree 00:50:40 Captain Your Story / My Story Matters 00:54:30 “What Do You Want?”

Sherrie Baca executive director of Pueblo County Libraries joins Dave on the Podcast.  They discuss the seven libraries Master Vision Plan to renovate and refresh public  libraries across Pueblo Counties. That plan includes the Barkman library that's current closed, where $4.5 million in investments and 2,700 square feet will be added.  Since 2003 they have checked out more than 14 million library materials.  Baca also reminds Puebloans that most things have gone digital, people can stream music, movies, and read e-books and audio books free with a library card. The library has also received a grant through the state to allow Colorado City and Rye  residents can access telehealth services through the library system.   Meeting rooms are available at no cost with the exception of the Ryals Grand Event Space at the Rawlins library. More than 1,000 laptops, tablets and hotspots are checked out currently.  They are currently asking for the public to help fund the library renovations for Barkman & Lucero libraries.   For more information go to pueblolibrary.org 

Colorado City, which boomed in the 1880s thanks to the railroad and abundant water, was no stranger to violence.

** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! ** https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad New episodes of The Survivor Squad will return on January 4, 2024! Audience Note: As we take some time to be with family for the holiday season, please enjoy this replay of PART 2 of a two-part interview with Briell Decker. Briell Decker grew up in a Fundamentalist Mormon sect (FLDS) in a family with 14 children and two mothers. At age 18 she became the 65th wife of the Prophet Warren Jeffs. After years of abuse and torment from Jeffs and his followers Briell escaped by climbing out of a window and running barefoot to safety. After escaping the FLDS, she applied and was granted Warren Jeffs 28,000 sq foot home in Colorado City, AZ where she once lived as a wife. Partnering with the Phoenix Dream Center, that home has now been remodeled and restored to serve as a place of hope and refuge for other women and children leaving the FLDS. Briell has dramatically rewritten her script from cult victim to advocate and now a Certified Peer Support Specialist at the Short Creek Dream Center. She is happily married to the love of her life, Stevan, and lives in Hildale, UT. She is transformed! She is an Activist and currently working with members of the Utah Legislature to create better policies to help victims of cults and human trafficking. She is happy, healthy, and saving hundreds of women and children through her Dream Center. Briell's Instagram @brielldecker https://www.instagram.com/brielldecker/ Website: https://www.brielldecker.com The Dream Center https://www.brielldecker.com/the-dream-center Prisoner of the Prophet: https://amzn.to/47K9few ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

Musician and former FLDS member, Marji Mozart, shares about her childhood in Colorado City, living with a rebellious mother within a high control community, how she dreamed of being a musician instead of someone's wife, getting married to a grown man when she was only 17, and how that impacted her relationship with her mom. Check out our holiday sponsors!! Quince: Love affordable luxury? Go to Quince.com/trust for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Shopify: Run your own busines? Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at shopify.com/trust Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive! NEED GIFT IDEAS?? CHECK OUT OUR MERCH!! bit.ly/trustmemerch Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or abuse of power? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at TrustMePod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK:

** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! ** https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad New episodes of The Survivor Squad will return on January 4, 2024! *As we take some time to be with family for the holiday season, please enjoy this replay of PART 1 of a two-part interview with Briell Decker. Briell Decker grew up in a Fundamentalist Mormon sect (FLDS) in a family with 14 children and two mothers. At age 18 she became the 65th wife of the Prophet Warren Jeffs. After years of abuse and torment from Jeffs and his followers Briell escaped by climbing out of a window and running barefoot to safety. After escaping the FLDS, she applied and was granted Warren Jeffs 28,000 sq foot home in Colorado City, AZ where she once lived as a wife. Partnering with the Phoenix Dream Center, that home has now been remodeled and restored to serve as a place of hope and refuge for other women and children leaving the FLDS. Briell has dramatically rewritten her script from cult victim to advocate and now a Certified Peer Support Specialist at the Short Creek Dream Center. She is happily married to the love of her life, Stevan, and lives in Hildale, UT. She is transformed! She is an Activist and is currently working with members of the Utah Legislature to create better policies to help victims of cults and human trafficking. She is happy, healthy, and saving hundreds of women and children through her Dream Center. Briell's Instagram @brielldecker https://www.instagram.com/brielldecker/ Website: https://www.brielldecker.com The Dream Center https://www.brielldecker.com/the-dream-center Prisoner of the Phophet: https://amzn.to/47K9few ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

Former polygamy cult member, Calvin Wayman, joins Davey Jackson to share his experience growing up in the Fundamental Mormon religion. Calvin was raised by his father and 4 mothers along with 44 siblings in Salt Lake City, Utah. His childhood was shrouded in secrecy and hiding to avoid punishment from local authorities for his family's polygamist beliefs. The cult also had close ties to Warren Jeffs' church in Colorado City, Arizona, and Calvin explains how Jeffs' arrest and imprisonment profoundly effected his family. Follow Calvin on social media and check out his website www.CulturedPod.com! Calvin's YouTube:  @officialcalvinwayman  Calvin's IG: @calvinwayman Catch Davey Jackson LIVE in Austin, TX on July 26th for the special live episode of "Surviving The Shiny Happy People Cult." Tickets available at www.DaveyJax.com Listen to Davey Jackson and Producer Josh, livestreaming with a new friend every Wednesday at 8:00PM CST. Podcast audio available on Spotify, iTunes, and all streaming platforms.

Caroline and Philip bring on guest, Erica Morse; A victim's advocate, private investigator, and investigative journalist. Erica has many years of experience in the missing and murdered world and was the lead private investigator on the Hailey Dunn case out of Colorado City, Texas. We dive deep into the case, ask all the burning questions, and talk about the similarities between Hailey's case and Thomas Brown's case. You can find Erica on Facebook at Victim's News Online and follow updates on the Hailey Dunn case at Who Killed Hailey Dunn Facebook page.

This is Part 2 of a two-part interview with Briell Decker. For Ad-Free Episodes, sign up for our Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad Briell Decker grew up in a Fundamentalist Mormon sect (FLDS) in a family with 14 children and two mothers. At age 18 she became the 65th wife of the Prophet Warren Jeffs. After years of abuse and torment from Jeffs and his followers Briell escaped by climbing out of a window and running barefoot to safety. After escaping the FLDS, she applied and was granted Warren Jeffs 28,000 sq foot home in Colorado City, AZ where she once lived as a wife. Partnering with the Phoenix Dream Center, that home has now been remodeled and restored to serve as a place of hope and refuge for other women and children leaving the FLDS. Briell has dramatically rewritten her script from cult victim to advocate and now a Certified Peer Support Specialist at the Short Creek Dream Center. She is happily married to the love of her life, Stevan, and lives in Hildale, UT. She is transformed! She is an Activist and currently working with members of the Utah Legislature to create better policies to help victims of cults and human trafficking. She is happy, healthy, and saving hundreds of women and children through her Dream Center. Prisoner of the Phophet Doc on Discovery https://www.amazon.com/Prisoner-Prophet-Season-1/dp/B0B6WKWV9B Briell Decker's Instagram @brielldecker https://www.instagram.com/brielldecker/ Website: https://www.brielldecker.com The Dream Center https://www.brielldecker.com/the-dream-center ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

This is Part One of a two-part interview with Briell Decker. For Ad-Free Episodes, sign up for our Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad Briell Decker grew up in a Fundamentalist Mormon sect (FLDS) in a family with 14 children and two mothers. At age 18 she became the 65th wife of the Prophet Warren Jeffs. After years of abuse and torment from Jeffs and his followers Briell escaped by climbing out of a window and running barefoot to safety. After escaping the FLDS, she applied and was granted Warren Jeffs 28,000 sq foot home in Colorado City, AZ where she once lived as a wife. Partnering with the Phoenix Dream Center, that home has now been remodeled and restored to serve as a place of hope and refuge for other women and children leaving the FLDS. Briell has dramatically rewritten her script from cult victim to advocate and now a Certified Peer Support Specialist at the Short Creek Dream Center. She is happily married to the love of her life, Stevan, and lives in Hildale, UT. She is transformed! She is an Activist and currently working with members of the Utah Legislature to create better policies to help victims of cults and human trafficking. She is happy, healthy, and saving hundreds of women and children through her Dream Center. Prisoner of the Phophet Doc on Discovery https://www.amazon.com/Prisoner-Prophet-Season-1/dp/B0B6WKWV9B Briell Decker's Instagram @brielldecker https://www.instagram.com/brielldecker/ Website: https://www.brielldecker.com The Dream Center https://www.brielldecker.com/the-dream-center ***Join our Survivor Squad True Crime Podcasting Course!*** https://coaching.terranewellsurvival.com/ethical-true-crime-podcasting/ Survivor Squad Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/thesurvivorsqaud Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquad • Terra's links: https://linktr.ee/terranewell  • Collier's links: https://collierlandry.com/links • Collier's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collier-landry-show/id1551076031 • Book a 1-on-1 with Terra for trauma/ toxic relationship coaching: https://calendly.com/terranewell91/15-minute-coaching-consult?month=2023-06  • Join Terra's Complementary Trauma Support Group: Every 1st and 3rd Monday 5:00 PM PT mailto: Terranewellcoaching@gmail.com   It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath.  •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National SA Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

In this episode, I get to share some insights about my recent work trip in Europe where I visited Greece, Bulgaria, and Germany. As a videographer, I was documenting work going on that serves women and girls being rescued from human trafficking, Ukrainian refugees, and people far from God in Germany and France.Faith-based charities you can pray for and support financially:Crisis AidCrisis Aid concentrates efforts in East Africa and the United States serving children and families who are in crisis situations. Whether it be famine, disease, natural disaster, or sex trafficking, Crisis Aid is there. SAVING LIVES, SAVING SOULS AND CHANGING FUTURES. We are committed to “helping the helpless” with relief efforts local and global."Short Creek Dream CenterThe Short Creek Dream Center exists to serve the twin towns of Hildale and Colorado City as they continue to grow, heal, and transform. From transitional housing, recovery, community outreach and helping combat the effects of poverty the Dream Center exists to help find and fill the needs of the Short Creek Community and beyond. Our heart is to be supportive to anyone who is on a healing journey. We are also passionate about being a place of refuge for anyone leaving or escaping environments that would be considered abusive or oppressive. A21We exist to abolish human slavery. And with your help, we will.Convoy of HopeWhen you link arms with Convoy of Hope to provide disaster relief, hurting people receive the help and strength they need to get back on their feet. Convoy is committed to helping as much as possible, for as long as possible.Support the showQuestions or comments can be sent to steven@nookpodcast.comJoin The Nook Facebook page!Steven's Social Media:Instagram and TwitterCheck out some great Christian apparel: Pace Christian ClothingUse the promo code "STEVEM15" and save 15% on your order!

A new federal indictment accuses Sam Bateman, a self-proclaimed prophet and leader of a polygamist cult in Colorado City, Arizona, of child sex. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hour 2 - Meghan Markle wants all of us to think she is Princess Diana. BJ isn't sure if he doing any spring cleaning this weekend or not. What is the rudest city in Colorado? Johnny Depp says he is being boycotted by Hollywood, but doesn't feel like he is being boycotted by Hollywood. 

Judy and I have had the pleasure of getting to know Melissa and Sam Zitting Wyson family over the past year. They agreed to share their story on my podcast, and recently stopped over for a visit. Judy spent two hours playing games and keeping the kids involved, so I want to recognize Judy for her contribution to this Nobody Knows Your Story episode. Hildale, Utah, along with Colorado City, Arizona, make up the onetime FLDS stronghold known as Short Creek. This is where Sam Zitting Wyson grew up. His wife Melissa grew up about 45 miles to the west in St George, Utah as a member of the mainstream LDS or Mormon faith.  They talk about their upbringings, (which not only  includes Sam's departure from polygamy, but also his conversion to the LDS faith), the similarities of their two faiths, and how they both eventually felt a call to not just share Sam's story of polygamy, but to also help those who may have questions. This is when they started their YouTube channel, Growing Up In Polygamy.  They have tens of thousands of followers who can't get enough of what Melissa and Sam have to say. After listening to Melissa and Sam share their stories, I'm guessing many of you will be following Growing Up In Polygamy as well.  

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Parents of two boys with sensory differences discuss the experience of diagnosis and their pathway to building a sensory lifestyle for their family. Episode Guests: Jerade and Maria Tipton The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute. Resources Mentioned In this episode: STAR Institute: https://sensoryhealth.org/ Occupational Therapist trained in sensory processing through the STAR Insititute: https://sensoryhealth.org/treatment-directory Episode transcript:  Carrie Schmitt  I'm joined today by Jerade and Maria Tipton. Jerade and Maria are the first couple and parents that we've had on the podcast. So I would invite you guys to tell us a little bit about yourselves, your meaningful occupations, who you are, what you do in the world and who your family is.   Maria Tipton  I'm Maria Tipton, and I am a military spouse. I am a mom of two amazing boys. They're seven and nine. And I am also a corporate attorney. I also volunteer as President of the Board of Directors at STAR Institute, which is a passion of mine.   Jerade Tipton  As you mentioned, my name is Jerade Tipton, but yeah, I'm a career military professional. And so you know, I guess ever since I left high school, I guess you could say in my life is a life of service, both our country as well as my family. And that's what my primary energies and devotion is to.   Carrie Schmitt  Well, thank you so much for your service. So Maria, you and I connected at the star symposium, we were connecting and talking a little bit about some of the ways that the presentations had resonated with us. And your perspective as the president of our board, but also apparent, to me was such a unique perspective. And so we decided to regroup and record a conversation where you could talk about maybe your journey to connecting the star and a little bit about your family and your personal experience with sensory processing. Okay, so we started our journey. In August of 2016, when my oldest son was I had a limited verbal vocabulary, I would say, and so we were seeking speech therapy. And in the course of that, we referred to occupational therapy as well. And so that kind of opened up a whole new world I had never heard, I've heard of occupational therapy, but never experienced it, especially on a pediatric level. And so   Maria Tipton  I think back in 2016, when we received diagnosis, you know, you hear it was very deficit language, you know, as development, significant developmental delay. And at that point, I saw myself as a mom and an attorney, by trade. And so to take him to therapy three times a week, we had amazing therapists, but it was an approach where I had the therapist take him and do the therapy, and then I came home, and I wasn't really involved. And we then subsequently had a military move, and had to set all that up again, and we had a lot of trouble finding a right fit for our family. And through that course, I found an amazing occupational therapist, I kind of call her like our family ot because she brought me in the sessions really empowered me as a mother. And the sales progression grew exponentially because of that, I started taking classes that were for occupational therapist, but as a mother and doing a lot of home carryover with him. And I came across the star Institute, and because of his sensory needs, and it was just always such a resource for me, because there were Facebook Lives and webinars that I could take. And so I kind of had taken those during that time. And then when we were stationed in Georgia, the symposium was there in 2018. And I was like, I really want to go, like, I want to go to the parents seminar, I want to go to the symposium and so I was able to attend. And that was really life changing for me, because it I learned so much from all of the sessions, you know, at that point, there was a session on interoception was something that I hadn't heard about before, and you know, just kind of tools in things that I could utilize with our own family. And from there, I think, you know, everything just kept what is called like a flow, I think like it continued with him and he is just, you know, just such a well put together nine year old little boy with, you know, just really enjoying life. And so that kind of along with it is is our journey there's there's more to it in terms of we have a second child to that. And because we had gone on this journey with our car. First we recognize some, some things where he may need some intervention. And so that has has helped him as well.   Carrie Schmitt  Jerade, from your perspective, you are taking your military service, you're probably a leader in your roles. And Maria is communicating to you that she's a little concerned about your first child. And then she's when you start down this path. Tell, tell me a little bit about that from your perspective.   Jerade Tipton  Um, so when we started this, you know, it's one of those things is that I guess, it's different perspectives. Maria picked on it. We had a discussion about it. And I said, I know you're, yeah, you're right. He's, I would think he would be using more words and speaking more than I thought, Okay. I'm not really, you know, at what age? Does he become more intelligible in terms of when he's talking to his parents and things of that nature? And, you know, I do remember I thought is interesting when he was, we were living here. And we were downtown, I think old Colorado City. And, you know, a lot of noises and stuff like that, that a motorcycle that went by and Samuels response to that, that really caught me off guard, because he was just totally distraught about it. You know? And then when we started piecing all this together, I really remember that situation, like, yeah, maybe there's something going on here. And the fact is that, this he's getting a lot of inputs, and he's just not knowing how to, to work with those. I do know, I'll be honest, as Father, I was like, Okay, this was nice, like, hey, we'll get him wedding season people and he'll be he'll be fine. And what I realize is, it's not a one and done deal here. With this, it takes persistence. It takes perseverance, and acceptance to understand like, hey, my son has is working through this issue. And this is not going to be a quick fix. This is not gonna say, Hey, sit down with this person for a couple of weeks and do that. No, he's been he's been working through this. And he's now nine. And so part of it is just understanding like, it takes work, okay, it takes work on a parent's part takes work on the child's part, and also trying to develop that support network for that child. You know, it's funny, as kids, we don't really, we're very, I guess, narrow viewed as children, okay, get my life, I'm a child, you know, it's all this stuff around me. And they don't really understand. I know, when he gets older, he'll understand about how much work he had to put in. Maria has done a great job of trying to explain to him as he you know, every year he gets older, hey, this is this is where you were, this is where you're at, where you're at. And this is the work you still need to put in. So that we can kind of like, I guess, normalize that with him. And also allow him to accept that, you know, my biggest fear is you always your biggest fear is your child struggling. And that was my biggest concern. When she first we first started talking about it. Nobody wants to challenge struggle. You know, I'll be honest, my first responses by a broken heart. And I was worried and about him, and fearful. I was like, How are how are we gonna get through all this stuff, and I had to give it to my wife. I'll be honest, you know, what's military is very demanding. She put all her time and effort into chasing everything down.   Carrie Schmitt  First, I'm gonna say thank you for sharing that. Because I think from a parent's perspective, the last thing you want is for your child to struggle, a little bit about how you carry that forward, like Maria was telling me Jared that like as a leader, now, you have given a hand up to people behind you to say like, it's okay, if your child struggles, you can set up these services. And it sounds like Maria, you also have modeled that for other moms, maybe in your situation like, this is how you set up services in the context of the military or in the context of a military move.   Jerade Tipton  Yeah, I've, you know, been in positions with, with co workers and, you know, a military very tight community and share things. And, you know, I've had members share things and like, the struggles and stuff like that, and like, I was better able to relate to that situation was those those members that come and talk to me about that, and I was me, unfortunately, as always, I Hey, we have been through this. And I would always recommend them recommend they talk to my wife. So you know, and we had one situation in which we were able to help someone. And that means a lot. Even if you just help one person it means a lot that we're able to because we've experienced it we will share your experiences with this individual. And then this is how we move down the path. Okay, in support and hope and hopefully providing a better life for your child.   Carrie Schmitt  But what I hear is that you as parents said, This is who he is, I mean, love, and we accept Him, and we're gonna just do whatever it is to make a great life for him.   Jerade Tipton  Yes,   Maria Tipton  Yes, I think, absolutely. And, you know, when I hear Virginia speak, like, it's just like, I wish that I had these words when this first came on, because I still revert back to, you know, you're gonna revert back to the language that you heard at diagnosis. And so sometimes I go back to that, but you know, I, in talks, you know, she calls it asynchronous development, you know, everybody, one, everybody develops differently. And but it was, it was such a significant delay, in our case, that it caused problems just with daily life. And that's not always the case. But I think part of it also is removing that stigma of seeking services, because there's, there are people and professionals out there that can help get that to where a child feels, basically, I always just say, Are they comfortable in their body, because that may mean many different things. But if they're uncomfortable, you were experiencing meltdowns multiple times a day, not being able to participate in, you know, play, you know, the occupations of childhood in an enjoyable manner. And so, I've always been very open about our journey. And I think, because I don't want there shouldn't be a stigma associated with it. And sometimes it feels that way. Maybe, especially when you're a first time parent, and you've never really experienced like the this world maybe where you need additional services. And so that's why I've always shared it like in groups, I'm, I'm in with other other parents and even within the military, and sometimes when you're starting, it feels really lonely, because you're like, What do I even do? Like, where do i Where's step one, and, and it felt that way for me when I first started, and I was very fortunate to meet several people that helped me along the way, and I just kind of want to pass that on as well.   Jerade Tipton  Yeah, as you said, a lot of their specific incidents are brought to us all home to me. I got home from work. And our son was just having, he was having a rough day, he's had a complete meltdown. And I had to go down and I had to get down on his level, and hold him and put my arms around him because he was nothing was working. And he was upset. And he You can tell he was angry and in it, and I put my arm around him and has held him. And he's struggling. And so that, that brings it home to you. And also and as I mentioned, it reinforces your commitment to your job. So it also helped me to kind of put my myself in his shoes, to understand what he's going through. Because he's just, he doesn't know how to communicate that point. And it's the frustration, I could feel the frustration from him. And so bit of a bonding experience, but also it brought it home to me as well.   Carrie Schmitt  And that's beautiful. And it's something that you know, at the start is the two plates, a super high value on parent coaching. And at the very beginning, it's like just join them. Just join them where they are get on the floor. Right? Just look in their eyes and tell them You understand, right that you're you're here and that you're not afraid of whatever their big emotion is, and you wrap your arms around them, and you're with them. And so that's such a beautiful example. I think that will hit home with a lot of parents who maybe have a child that they're not sure what's going on. But they're seeing some concerning signs, whether it's big behaviors, or maybe it's even meltdowns. So talk to talk to those parents a little bit about what are some of the things that like Jarrett's example of getting on the floor, what are some of the things that maybe are your go twos, or some even some different way that you think about the big reaction to the motorcycle, the meltdowns, the frustration that builds in your children, if you have any tools, any tips, any hints, any resources that you turn to, when you have those experiences as parents?   Maria Tipton  You know, I think when you have that, if you haven't already I always say you know, get an evaluation from a qualified occupational therapist because every child's makeup and sensory needs are different and they can let you know if this is something where they may need intervention and then they can help develop a sensory diet but really it is the sensory diet. I mean that a child may need like one you know one of our children really loves swinging a lot like in big gross motor, and where as our other may need You know, some quiet time and like lights out and just kind of reading in a little notebook like, you know, they're like going back and forth, and a body sock and like, you know, and so I think that each child is is so is so different. But once you get to really understand their needs, and then you just make that part of daily, I think when we were back when we were having the big meltdowns and things, a lot of the sensory diet stuff wasn't really we weren't really, we didn't really know. But we didn't know that we could dislike co regulate, like give them whatever, you know, your child likes, like some children may not like to be hugged. But if they do, give them a big hug, or, you know, if you don't have that sensory diet developed yet, like we hadn't at that time, what do they what comforts them in and do that and then seek the professional assistance.   Carrie Schmitt  I love the message of like, know your child and find out what works for them. Like there was something in you Gera that knew that your son needed you to get on the floor with them?   Jerade Tipton  That was a basic situation, because I was like, What do I do here? And my fallback was just hold him, just put your arms around him. Okay. And, and one that one, it is to show you care. And also to show that as a parent, you're relating to them and are not alone. Notice my biggest fear is that he's going through this singular, in his mind a singular situation with multiple inputs going on. And I'm like, what is the one thing I can do? And I went for the simplest thing, and in no way calm him down. But it also, it pulled me into the situation, I'd be honest, it kind of spurred as spurred my journey. He really did. That's when I, you know, you kind of like you get complete buy in on this in the success of your child. And also with all the meeting all the needs they may have at that time.   Carrie Schmitt  I think that brings up an interesting topic, and that is that sometimes one parent just proportionately experiences, some of the, the fallout from sensory processing differences. So the other parent comes in and feels like I don't know what to do, and I'm not as experienced here. And so the importance of, of communicating and have the buy in of both parents to support the progress. To be okay with not knowing, but just kind of jumping in and saying what can I do?   Jerade Tipton  True, it's also opened mine, I'll be honest, Maria had brought when we're going through this process with our sons, Maria brought a lot of things to me. And what I realized is that I had to kind of take the right term, I had to take my own biases. Okay, everybody has their own biases about certain things. And some things you don't know. You don't really notice. I think the term they use metacognition, and that's where you realize, okay, what are my biases? I became a more of a person to recognize that because we're braced up, I was like, Are you sure we really need to do that? I don't know about that, you know? So what it did is it It drove me to have more of an open mind. And then to also think about, okay, why, why am I not so supportive of this one, therapy, or this one thing that needs to happen, or something like this, or this additional diagnosis that's been added on top of all these other diagnosis is, is to keep an open mind. And to realize that any effort you make is only for the benefit of a job.   Carrie Schmitt  That's really lovely. Jerade, I know you have to go because you're working Midnight's. And so you're so gracious to be here, before you go to go to work tonight. But one of the questions that I always ask at the end of the podcast, and I'd love to get your answer before you have to gomis that we play such a high value on Curiosity at star that as the science evolves, and as we learn new things, a lot of times we have to admit our humility, that we don't know everything, but that we're willing to learn. And that means sometimes we have to change our minds. And so what's something that you maybe once thought or believed that you've changed your mind about?   Jerade Tipton  Mine was, I kind of mentioned it earlier was that hey, this is a, this would be a quick fix. It's not a quick fix. I was like, Okay, we'll just do this. And we did, maybe we'll do this for a couple of months, and then they'll be you know, right as rain and everything. That's not true. I don't wear mine and that this again, is this is a it's a progress, it's progress, and it's a journey, and that you must share that journey with your child. For them to be the most successful down the road.   Carrie Schmitt  As beautiful thank you. And Maria and I think we're going continue talking. But it does sound like, as you mentioned earlier, that you have gone on a journey towards joy and that you see in your sons, that they're living full and joyful lives. And so I just want to, you know, just complement that humility that you answer that question with and that you've lived that, to honor that you've lived that.   Jerade Tipton  Thank you very much. And I appreciate you providing the time for us to talk.   Carrie Schmitt  Yes, thanks for being here, I appreciate it. Let's jump back in, I want to make sure that we come full circle with recognizing your son had significant speech delays, you started on the path of getting therapeutic intervention. But I'd love to make sure we capture a little bit about not just the resources that you were able to collect and build a team around him, but how he's doing, you know, what they look like and how successful he is now.   Maria Tipton  One thing I failed to mention is we did have a developmental pediatrician, our initial visit, and she interviewed Jerade and I and said, Okay, um, you know, Samuel is a child that he's going to be a teenager, and I know, you guys as parents, because we had to have like, a two hour, you know, meeting or whatever they need a medical appointment, to, like, he's gonna not even know there was anything at that point, you're like, what is like I don't, I'm just learning everything. And it's really hard. Like, it was hard to see him struggle. But we're, I feel like we're there. And we're there early. But it is definitely possible with, you know, just to basically every child's journey is going to be different. And I just wanted my children to feel comfortable in their body to be able to attend to their daily life. But what happened was pretty successful, says success. I'm not saying the word right. But he was, you know, he was meeting ot goals in a year goal or six year goals in six months. And then he was dismissed from his IEP. And that freed up to where we could send him to school. And that was also just like, that was one of the big moments where like, we knew his, his development was coming to a point where he was progressing. And then really, I think, within the past two years, it has, he's just a, he's just himself, like, he knows what he likes. He feels comfortable. He makes friends very easy, like very social. Like that was one of the things at the very beginning that we were always so concerned about. And then like, when he started kindergarten, I like walked in school, like maybe three months later at a Halloween party. And like Samuel was saying hi to like, a third and fourth grader, like as like you is this child, like, I was so happy. But it was also like this exponentially kind of more, but I also think that it makes those little things like so much more special, because I know, like all the steps he had to take to be able to be that, that that person you like he he's just comfortable in his body. That's to say, but he's very competent. And yeah, I couldn't be happier. You know, I did have to step away from my career for a few years because we wanted to do intensive intervention. And I knew I would go back and I was able to, and I think that's also another like, sign like he, like my children are, are great. They can attend to daily life, and I don't, I don't need to take them to therapy and be able to do that, like carryover everyday that we were doing.   Carrie Schmitt  Yeah, that's so important to bring up to, I think like for parents listening, take us a little bit more on the trajectory of three years old, does not have the speech and language, some red flags are going up. Is that the time that you see the developmental pediatrician?   Maria Tipton  Yes. And we hadn't recognized sensory honestly, it was a great thing that we went for speech and that therapy place had an occupational therapist. So it was like, let me take the evaluation.   Carrie Schmitt  Which is something parents might pick up on because sometimes I think speech in the early intervention model can be the thing that brings families to therapeutic intervention. Because the milestones can be pretty concrete, and practitioners can whether you take them to the pediatrician, the developmental period Nutrition a nurse practitioner, a lot of times the questions around speech can be pretty clearly yes or no. And so that can be your entry point into therapy. And then the speech language pathologist can say, you know, I think maybe we could use a an occupational therapy opinion.   Maria Tipton  Yes.   Carrie Schmitt  Sometimes I think they could be the professionals that say, have you seen a developmental pediatrician.   Maria Tipton  And we had an amazing pediatrician at that time, who said, Hey, let's go ahead and get you on a schedule for a developmental pediatrician. And so, luckily, there was one in the area that didn't have a two year wait, a lot of a lot of places, you can't even find one, right. And so we went through that process. And we, and I think it was a good point that one of our one of our caregivers said, and I just kind of loved it. And she was just like, Samuel is Samuel, like, it doesn't matter what it diagnosis or label is like. And I was like, That's true like that, we wanted the diagnosis for insurance like, and that never defined our son, or either one of their sense. And it's hard to like, say that, Oh, this is a diagnosis or whatever. But that doesn't matter what's on paper that's just for the professional medical community. And it's for insurance purposes, it got us the insurance coverage that we needed to do intensive therapy. And I think that that's important for parents to kind of like if you can wrap your mind around that, like that's a label that is given based on a set of criteria, but your child is so much more than that set of criteria.   Carrie Schmitt  Thank you for saying that. Because I think the diagnosis piece can be very hard and very emotional for parents. And so I love the way you said, you know, Samuel is Samuel, their child is their child. If the diagnosis can get your child the services, they need to live a fuller life to live a more joyful life, then as a parent, use them, right, like use that to get the services that your child needs, but don't get too hung up on the label.   Maria Tipton  Yeah, exactly. I would agree. You know, I think another point, I kind of want to make too is that like, you know, it, it takes, it takes a while, like you're gonna get evaluations. And every time you like I had, unfortunately, fortunately, and unfortunately, like the military is great. That's our life. But the unfortunate part is that I had to fill out that paperwork, so many times, I had to fill it out. And it's very disheartening to have to list the negative qualities when you know that that's not really what you want to see your child as, like, I always loved the question like, like, what's the unique attribute of your child? Or what do you like about them the most, but then you have to list all this other stuff. And then you get evaluations every six months to a year for the insurance, and it like, has all this negative things in it. And that was always hard for me like to get every time I read through those. So   Carrie Schmitt  Thanks for saying that. Because I think that's also something practitioners can take away that we are sending out paperwork, and you know, using that paperwork to inform what evaluation tools you might want to use. But it's really, really important to make sure that we're using string space light language, in our evaluation in our Parent report measures, in our interview of the parents as well, not too only use deficit language, or only use deficit metrics. And when you and I spoke around the time of symposium, one of the things we were talking about is how, how important it is to on the front page of the evaluation captures some of the most wonderful, unique things about the child because the parents are faced with reading reports, maybe annually, maybe every six months that hopefully are capturing progress, but also use deficit based metrics. And so if we could make sure that we're capturing who that child is, what makes them unique, what strengths they have, that are going to support progress, how much easier that report is for you as a parent to digest.   Maria Tipton  Absolutely. You know, and the flipside is, we also have a gifted, he's gifted so like we see so much of that shine, like shine to that there's other things that go along with being gifted, but, you know, like, there's world we're all and I guess it's, let's see, we're all neurodiverse and so that's something that I learned during this process like you know, what is normal? There's everybody has different qualities about them. And so, and we're not going to fit, no one fits a mold. And and it's like those, those unique attributes that you really, like find those even if it's like, a really hard time, like, what is it that is so unique, like, when he was really younger, just like he's, like, so lovable like, now I love his love of learning. Like he's, he takes it to a different level on different things like he knows every country and I'm like, Okay, I didn't, I'm sad to admit like, I don't know that country like, like little small, not not big ones. But   Carrie Schmitt  That's so great. So, you know, to hear even that end of the spectrum, where he was unable to even communicate with you for a while you got involved with intervention and developmental pediatrician said, Just wait, just wait, he's gonna tell you, right, like, Wait till he's a teenager, he won't even know what you've done, because he's gonna, he's gonna be okay. And that message of hope. And now you're telling me he not only learned to communicate, but he is identified as gifted. So he was able to communicate enough to even complete assessments, that we're capturing his intellectual strengths, as well. And so there's so much hope there. For parents who are in the trenches and worried will they ever speak? Will they ever communicate? Will we ever find that special interest, like knowing every country in the world.   Maria Tipton  And you know, and I do want to speak to you because I have a, I have a nephew, who is autistic. And he, he communicates in a different way. He's not verbal, he, he can communicate with his parents very well. But his, you know, his trajectory will be totally different. So I also want to say like, I'm very grateful. So you will develop to who he is. But even, like, if he was, if he was made to be different than that, I would, we would have accepted that and don't like, I just don't want parents to think Oh, everything's, well maybe be like, what you may personally picture like, as what would be like, the end goal, like, you know, meet them where they are. And then like, just recognize and like, celebrate, like, we used to do little celebrations for, like meeting different things that he he wanted to do. And it that's going to look different, the end is going to look different for every family. And our son also has apraxia of speech. And it is amazing that he is where he's at most people would never know. And like sometimes people will say, Do you think he needs some speech therapy? And I'm kind of, well, we've been in speech therapy for six years. And I'm also now that he is nine, I we have a lot more open conversations. And because he's in a school setting, you know, kids may bully because of based on how speeches, it's not. You know, it's not as, as conversational as maybe me like talking, you know, like, there's still ours, there's other things, but I kind of tell him, I say, Well, I mean, I have apraxia of speech, everybody has challenges, and I've worked really hard. So what's your problem? Like, just to advocate for himself? And I, I really hope that that like all all kids can do that and be like, Hey, this is what's going on with me and, you know, be comfortable with where they are.   Carrie Schmitt  I love that. And we were talking earlier about like, oh, how do we capture and highlight their strengths. And you're even saying, like, doesn't communication is what was important to you. And for your nephew, it's nonverbal, but he's bonded and communicating really well with and communicating his wants his needs, and things to the people that love him. And just as you celebrate your son's accomplishments, because he's worked so hard on his individual accomplishments, you know him well enough to know, he worked really hard at that I'm going to celebrate it. It's not always going to look the same for every child, what that accomplishment is, to your point, like, we have expectations, and it's going to look this way, and then this is going to happen, and then this is going to happen. But to stop and just be in awe of what they accomplish. It can be the smallest thing that nobody else would even notice. But you noticed, oh my gosh, he just said hello to kids that are like three or four years older than him. Like that's a huge accomplishment for him. You know, nobody knows the work that went into that. So to know your child to celebrate every little thing that you can, that they worked really hard for.   Maria Tipton  I think that we tell them you've worked really hard so you can you had to work really hard to do some things that just others take for granted. So like remember that and you can do whatever you want to do.   Carrie Schmitt  I like that. And it sounds like at this age, there's even an opportunity for some agency around that, like, what work do you want to do? Like, what are you wanting to focus on right now, if you wanted to get back into intervention, if you want to take a break from intervention, trying to follow their lead a little bit, tell me a little bit about how that developed for your family.   Maria Tipton  Um, so we, we graduate, like graduated, our oldest from therapy, when we moved back to the springs and 2019. And took a break from that. And then we did like a refresher like the, like, basically a little after COVID hit and ended that. And then we let him decide to end that. And he's, we're going to be good with it until he says he wants to maybe if he ever feels that he needs it. And then when in terms of like speech, we did take a break, and he may restart it, like in the near future, but we're going to also let him decide and take ownership of like, do you think that you want to go to speech therapy? Or are you? Or do you think that you're, you're good, where you're at, like, he's done it for so long that he gets to make that decision. And with our youngest, he does, he does have occupational therapy once a week, and we set up a whole sensory gym for them. So I feel like, you know, they're good, they like they go to school, but they can come home and do their whatever they want in that, that sensory gym with their like, or swings. And, you know, I mean, it's kind of like when you start to get into, like, every child has like this, like, you know, they have, have all these fun things. Like I'm like, I definitely didn't have that. But they're able to meet whatever needs they may have. And now I think our youngest will probably say, like, give another six months, and then he'll be fine to just, you know, kind of progress out of therapy. Tell us more about your sensory gym. Like if parents are curious about that. How did you start setting that up? And like, what did you just kind of follow what you knew was good for them. You mentioned like one of your sons loves to swing, you mentioned that another one kind of likes, like a body sock or some you know, restricted kind of pushing and pulling kind of movement. So tell us a little bit about what you have in your gym and kind of how that grew. And when we are in Georgia, we have basically the best PT in the world. She was also neurodevelopment and si trained and like, just had did this for 30 years and had her own physical therapy clinic. And so she brought me in it within like, had the boys like use me and part of the therapy or like sent me snippets, but a lot of it was her gym. And she was like, I think that he could really benefit from a steamroller, my youngest could benefit from a steamroller. And I was like, what is that, and Georgia had family funds available for certain medical equipment that your kids needed, which included certain things and I was like, man, we would have really had bought that. But we didn't really kind of know like, and we like once we had got it, it was such a life changer. But it really was like, therapist directed in terms of like, these are things that would really help their bodies. And then and so when we moved here, we purchased our house, and I was like, I really want to put sweets. But I think my husband was like what, and I did it then he was like, Okay, this is like really good. Like, I got the buy it after I did it and then ask for, you know, for forgiveness later but, and I started taking like I started like looking at online basically at what, what kids used. And then I also asked our therapists, like, what do you think would be good for them. And the military have like a small grant that I was able to use. And then we invested some money and getting like, you know, the mats that they need to have that and we have to crash pads. And you know, they can run and jump on and then follow the swing on and so they have a few swings, they can switch up. And I think like that really has just allowed them to feel really great. Yeah, we have an occupational therapist, that's amazing now and she comes to our home. So it's really nice to have that. So she teaches us like how to use it with like meet the needs at that point of what's needed. And then it has allowed us to, you know, kind of more graduate from like professional therapy, a lot like a lot of professional therapy. They can just do it on their own, now.   Carrie Schmitt  You mentioned early on that you started recognizing the importance of carryover and this is like carryover to the nth degree. Right, like if I have this lifestyle and these things in my home, and if I asked my providers, what should I get? And how should I use it, that the carryover is really supported and maybe leads to needing less appointments and things like that?   Maria Tipton  Absolutely. And you can do it like, you know, you can make one that's not, you know, super elaborate, just have a couple of things that they really need. But I think taking direction from your therapy, like the therapist and your children like, are the two most important pieces to that.   Carrie Schmitt  I love the evolution to the different phases, like when they first started, you needed to go three times a week, until you could build kind of a base of understanding for yourself what their challenges were and how to carry over. But you've mentioned a couple different things. One is that there was a time when you were going to therapies every day, you mentioned an intensive model, you've mentioned now, being able to take breaks from therapy, have a therapist come to your home, like there's all different ways and ways that this might happen. For other people as well, it might not always look like driving to a therapy clinic five days a week, which is super time intensive and finance intensive, and surely, emotionally intensive, as well. So talk a little bit about that. Like, there's all different types of ways to experience intervention, I love for you to talk about the model where you went once or twice a week, and then what the difference is, between that and like an intensive experience.   Maria Tipton  You know, we did the once or twice a week after we moved back here. And then SEMA was in full, full time kindergarten, and I think that he was at a point where that was beneficial. And, and I think the difference is that it's not all encompassing. At that point, like you and you can get the services that you need, I think we did the intensive very early because from what you know, my research is that early intervention, like you know, so much, it pays off in dividends later, and you get so much you so much benefit from it. And so that's why we did that, when they were so young, I think the two days a week is good, like, if you're you know, especially if you have if you have school aged children, or, you know, it also is, is cost and time prohibitive for most people to be able to do that, like, you know, we decided to take that like, I'm not going to work in that to step off our, our table in terms of like how we were going to live our lives, but we made that decision, but the two times a week can help so much. And I think that like there are other there are therapy clinics that offer like short intensives. So you could maybe like you know, take a couple weeks vacation and do that. And then go back to your one to two days a week. And then going from the one to two days to like just one day is was just kind of like I wanted to make sure that we maintained where we're at. And because we had so much work, I wanted to make sure that was good and drifting away, like with none is that I think that I have enough knowledge and my child has enough knowledge about himself that and, and we have the tools, so he doesn't have to have that intervention anymore.   Carrie Schmitt  I like that you're saying like kind of live in the season and see what your kid needs in that season. And when you were in an early intervention, age range of your children, and we're studying what therapy could look like. And you were with your spouse able to say like, maybe I'll stop working and we'll go for this intensive approach. The STAR Institute does have an intensive model. And what that looks like very practically for parents who are listening is that the children would come to star once, depending on their age, sometimes twice a day, for a period of time, that's more like three to six weeks instead of once a week for six months. But there's also a place for the one to two times a week, depending on the season of life you're in. If you're working on a specific goal or really want to accomplish something, sometimes the intensive model can help get you there quicker. But if you're looking to maintain sometimes the once a week model can be really helpful to you. One thing I heard that impacted you the most in experiencing all the different ways you've experienced intervention was being included as a parent. So tell me a little bit I know you've had both experiences were, you were not in the clinic, and then you've had the experience that you've been in the clinic and tell me a little bit about those experiences.   Maria Tipton  You know, and I have thought about that a lot. And I was like you do you meet the child where they are, but you also kind of meet the parent where they are, because sometimes you might be overwhelmed. And a parent just cannot, like, you know, be present there. I think, for me, it was very empowering when our that our OT in Georgia, and she brought me in, in the session that just had me sit on a couch, and kind of watch what was going on and then sent, she actually sent the SOAP Notes home with me, which is the occupational therapy notes from the session. And, like, I just kind of collected him and she had given me things like resources and that kind of stuff. Yeah, she was just kind of, I think she was kind of meet me where I was at. And then, like, a few months, and I started talking to her and like, you know, then I started doing the more at home, like Korea where she'd say do this, and that would be like, okay, and then I like wasn't going to go to the STAR symposium because I can learn a lot and do that at home. Because, um, you know, the, the therapist hasn't like, even in an intensive model three, three hours a week was what like one therapist would do, but I'm with my children, the remainder of the time. And so that's how she included me, our, our physical therapist was amazing. She, she would either have me watch, or like she even had like, my, one of my, my youngest, like, swing me around, and like kind of use me as like, therapeutic heavy work. And then she would catch her on video, and then text me and give a little snippet like, you know, this is what, like we were working on. And like, this is how it helped Gabrielle and then that would remind me and I could look back on my phone at any time. But you know, because like, especially a mom of two that were toddlers, like, I could look at that and say, Okay, well, maybe we can replicate that like, and she would use like things that you would have at your home or give you suggestions. So, um, you know, it was just really empowering. And like, I enjoyed going to those sessions, there was a period of time even with her where it was like, okay, he does better now without me being in there. But having had several sessions or months, there was so great to gain that knowledge as a mom, and then he went off and did it on his own.   Carrie Schmitt  I love the word that used empowering. Because it really, if you meet the parent, where they're at, they're going to feel empowered. And it's such an important piece of it, it doesn't have to look one way. Right? It can look, however, the parent and the therapist, you know, decide it's going to look and you know, you can say sometimes I think he's going to do better without me today. Or you can say, Hey, I'd love to come in, you know? And could you videotape some ideas for me. So from both a parent perspective, and from an intervention in this perspective, all of that sounds great. I think there's something to be learned for everybody there. I feel like I could talk to you about this forever, because I just appreciate your perspective so much. And I appreciate the way that you went all in, you found out about this for your children and got curious about what it could mean for them. But then you started just learning and learning learning and that ended up going to say classes and go to the symposium and then you just followed your curiosity and your passion. And here you are. With, you know, your boys being seven and nine now back at work full time, which at one time didn't feel like it was going to be available to you, and serving as president of the board of directors at the star Institute. So it's just such an inspiring story of going from a really concerned mom to a place where you have knowledge and tools that have really, really impacted your family and now you're turning around and sharing it with other people. So that's super inspiring to me, and I know so many people listening will feel that.   Maria Tipton  Thank you.   Carrie Schmitt  So let's, um, I want to ask you the same question that I got to ask Jerade earlier, in terms of what something that you once believed, that you've changed your mind about.   Maria Tipton  And probably like Jerade I've kind of touched on this a little bit earlier. And but I would say like a a good involved parent knows their child best. You know, you spend more time than any medical professional or therapist with them. And I learned that you really have to advocate and fine find the fit for your child if it's a good fit or an ill fit and like refuse those ill fitted relationships like you would a normal friendship. There was a time when I was like, I just want him to be in therapy and we were. In a place that really was, he was regressing, it was such an ill fit. It doesn't necessarily always speak to the therapist, but it's that relationship because your child may need a different therapist for whatever reason, especially if there's these additional needs, like maybe it's just not messing in whatever way, but don't be afraid to be like, Okay, I need to step away and find a good fit. And that may mean not having therapy for a couple of months, or a month or whatever, you know, but really advocate and get involved in know that know, the professionals that are seeing your child and kind of just pick up on if, if they're progressing like you would hope. Or if they're regressing in, there's going to be regression, even in good therapy, but overall.   Carrie Schmitt  Thank you for saying that. Because I do think that's one thing I like to give parents permission to do is a be the expert in their child, and be, have a voice in whether or not this is a good fit, and build a team around your child that has all the ingredients of good relationship that are gonna support your child's progression and know that it's okay to say, this isn't a good fit, we're gonna go find some something that is a good fit. So thank you for saying that. I really appreciate that. Well, thank you so much for all that you do for STAR and on the Board of Directors, but also in the way that you share the message of sensory processing and sensory health and wellness.That the way that you turn around to other people and offer your story as a beacon of hope to them, and as an inspiration to them, that you poured into your family. And the result is that you learned a tremendous amount about who they are and can love them better as who they are. So it's very, very important for parents and interventionists. I like to hear these personal stories instead of well. I appreciate your vulnerability and sharing it today.   Maria Tipton  Thank you, Carrie. I really appreciate your time. Calls-to-action: Learn more about STAR Institute by visiting https://sensoryhealth.org/ where you can subscribe to our email list and find out more about our educational offerings Find us on YouTube at STAR Institute https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFVd3oVz4icMcZAZDwvHwBA?vie w_as=public Find us on Instagram @starinstitute Find out more about Maria Tipton: https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/board-of-directors Find the host, Carrie Schmitt, on Instagram @carrieschmittotd

A breakdown of the Lady Pipers first win of the season with player stats and team stats as they look for there 2nd victory of the season against Dublin this Fri at 5. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

National Polygamy Advocate ™ Mark Henkel was interviewed by Kirsten Fenswick of The Incubator of FOX TV Studios, on August 29, 2007 - Part 2. The producer was looking for polygamous families to produce a documentary. Prior to the interview, Mark Henkel had educated the producer that past experiences with FOX had caused families in UCAP, Unrelated Consenting Adult Polygamy, to distrust it as a "Manufactured News Corporation." As she made what Mark Henkel would call her "Circus Act Request" ("C.A.R."), the producer said that she was hoping to connect with some small "community of polygamists." She did, though, clarify that she was not looking for people from Colorado City or the specific members of the FLDS" (i.e., Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints) who live there. Even though she seemed possibly positive, the producer's use of the false stereotype term of "community of polygamists" alarmed Mark Henkel's attention, particularly as this was coming from the "un-trusted" FOX TV Studios. The remaining parts of this interview will be aired in the next coming episodes of this podcast. http://www.NationalPolygamyAdvocate.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nationalpolygamyadvocate/support

Thirkle came on the podcast today to discuss with Mark his path out of a cult and the wonderful parts of his life before and after. He discusses what it was like to be born into a religion that although there were beautiful memories and experiences it also led to some of his children being taken away from him. Thirkle is one of the bravest men Mark knows and he has the upmost respect for him.Thirkle is a Realtor, Sales Executive, General Contactor and Farmer. He grew up on farm and has traveled the country building military housing. His greatest joy is his family and especially his seven children, all with one wife. He left Colorado City with his family with nothing and has built an amazing life. Thirkle is a real life hero as a father and as a cult survivor.

Media shaming has been around for decades. Now, we live with the Internet and 24/7 information cycles. Sensationalism and misinformation can create harmful media which is accessible forever. The adverse effects on everyday people's lives are monumental and sometimes deadly. Dr. Christine Marie specializes in media psychology, a field that is becoming more important than ever, given the proliferation of media sources. Media influence can lead to shame, humiliation, and complex PTSD. Join us in this important interview. Then we turn to her work with the nonprofit Voices For Dignity. A survivor and an academic, she and her husband live in Colorado City, Arizona, and help members of the FLDS cult. Learn more about Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Resource Center. Visit freedomofmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today - we are speaking with The Sun's rural affairs reporter Shannon Najmabadi about water quality problems in the small town of Colorado City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello again! We've been away for awhile, but we are here with an update and some new stories to fill you all in on. Story 1 - LAPD Officer Killed in Training ‘Accident' Was Investigating Gang Rape by 4 Other Officers by Kylie Cheung Story 2 - Woman Was Sent Undercover Into Drug House, Raped by Dealer, Then Arrested by Police She Helped by Kylie Cheung Story 3 - FBI raids homes of polygamous FLDS leader in Colorado City by Nick Yamashita Story 4 - Lawsuit Alleges Megachurch Leader Raped Hundreds of Victims, Made One Call Him ‘Uncle' and Forced ‘Incestuous Threesome' by Colin Kalmbacher Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MAFPodcastShow for more updates Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/murder-amongst-friends/support

Deadly officer-involved shooting in Colorado City, El Paso County leading in traffic deaths, your weather and more.

Deadly officer-involved shooting in Colorado City, El Paso County leading in traffic deaths, your weather and more.

A 46-year-old man is accused of transporting minor girls in an enclosed trailer and tampering with evidence after he allegedly split from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to form his own small polygamous organization. According to court documents obtained by The Associated Press, someone allegedly saw fingers in a crack in a trailer's rear door in late August. Three females, ages 11 to 14, were reportedly located during a check of the trailer by authorities. The Associated Press states that Samuel Bateman was operating the trailer. There was supposedly a homemade toilet, a couch, several camping chairs, and no air conditioning or ventilation in the trailer. As a result, Bateman was reportedly taken into custody. The girls' relationship to Bateman was not addressed in the court papers. Reports indicate that Bateman "destroyed or attempted to destroy data, by deleting or aiding and abetting others to erase, electronic communications related with Signal accounts," as stated in a press statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona. Some say that Signal is a secure communications app. Earlier this week, Bateman reportedly entered a not guilty plea to the allegations, following his not guilty plea last year to three counts of child abuse in an Arizona state court. According to reports, while incarcerated, Bateman instructed his followers in Colorado City, Arizona to erase any electronic correspondence and encouraged the females to apply for passports. The Colorado City residence of Bateman's family was apparently raided by the state's child welfare agency and their children removed Bateman, who was released on bond and then re-arrested earlier this week, was reportedly a target of The Associated Press. As of Thursday, September 15th, the U.S. Attorney's Office stated that Bateman interfered with and destroyed evidence in an effort to "obstruct, influence, and impede" the federal court inquiry. There have been reports that a federal grand jury handed down an indictment on September 6. U.S. Attorney's Office stated that Bateman was charged with three counts of obstructing justice by destroying evidence, destroying evidence in a federal investigation, and tampering with evidence in a federal investigation. The United States Attorney's Office has stated that the maximum sentence for each offence is 20 years in prison if found guilty. Bateman reportedly used to be a disciple of Warren Jeffs, but Jeffs publicly disavowed him in a letter to his other followers written from prison, as reported by The Associated Press. Bateman's new movement probably has less than a hundred adherents. According to the AP, polygamy was taught by the early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Reportedly, though, the church now has outlawed such behavior. Bateman, a pilot and survivalist with a devoted following and worldwide connections who might be able to help him financially, will remain in jail while the matter makes its way through the courts, according to the Associated Press. If you like TRUE CRIME TODAY - Be sure to search and subscribe wherever you download podcasts! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-a-true-crime-podcast/id1504280230?uo=4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0GYshi6nJCf3O0aKEBTOPs Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online-2/dark-side-of-wikipedia-true-crime-disturbing-stories iHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-Tru-60800715 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/565dc51b-d214-4fab-b38b-ae7c723cb79a/Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-True-Crime-Dark-History Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMDEyNjAucnNz Or Search "True Crime Today" for the best in True Crime ANYWHERE you get podcasts! Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/truecrimetoday

The community of Short Creek lies along the Utah/Arizona border in the town of Colorado City. The area is surrounded by massive red rock formations on one side, and desert on the other side. The town is divided by a road called “U-zona” with Utah on one side of the road, and Arizona on the other. While this may seem like a simple, quirky little feature at first, this location was chosen strategically, so that the residents could flee from one state to another in order to evade the government. This community is home to many FLDS community members, and this town is the setting in which Warren Jeffs started to gain total control over his followers. Watch the Documentaries: Prophet's Prey Keep Sweet: Pray and ObeySources:Splinter Group: Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) from Mormonism Research MinistryWho Is Warren Jeffs And How Did He Become The Leader Of The FLDS? from Oxygen: True CrimeWarren Jeffs' Survivors: Where Are Merrianne Jessop and Veda Keate Now? from SpikyTVFLDS Fast Facts from CNN19 Things You Probably Don't Know About FLDS Polygamists from BuzzFeedWhat Is a Cult? from Study.comCharacteristics Associated with Cults from Janja TalichWhat Happened to the YFZ Ranch? Does it Still Exist? Where is it Located? from The CinemaholicFLDS Beliefs 101 - Apostates from FLDS 101Court releases tapes of Jeffs instructing girls he took as wives (with audio) from The Salt Lake TribuneExodus of the FLDS from The Salt Lake Tribune

From cult victim to advocate, Briell Decker re-wrote the story of her life. She grew up in a Fundamentalist Mormon sect (FLDS) in a family with 14 children and two mothers. She became the 65th wife of the prophet Warren Jeffs. After years of abuse and torment from Jeffs and his followers, Briell escaped by climbing out of a window and running barefoot to safety. After escaping the FLDS, she applied and was granted Warren Jeffs 28,000 sq foot home in Colorado City, AZ where she once lived as a wife. Briell and husband Stevan stopped by my home studio this past week, August 2022. We talked about Briell's life, and she recalled some of the traumatic events she encountered while a part of the FLDS. We also talked about the visit to Hawaii she and Stevan were able to take in 2021.This episode will be impactful. Some may have desired more detail on various aspects of Briell's life, but this was her story and she talked about things that she was comfortable discussing. For the most part, we kept things light and shared several laughs. But make no mistake, Briell; through her example, continues to inspire everyone, showing that anything is possible in life. She's created hope, and refuge for other women and children leaving the FLDS. You can follow what's going on with Briell by visiting her website: Brielldecker.com   

December 27th, 2010. Colorado City, Texas. 13 year old Hailey Dunn is reported missing. Her mother's partner told police she had left that afternoon to stay at a friends house. But Hailey, hadn't turned up there and was nowhere to be found.What happened to Hailey Dunn?DECEMBER 2021/JANUARY 2022 UPDATE (CONTAINS SPOILERS)- Indictments came down on December 30th, 2021, in the 32nd Judicial District Court and showed Shawn Casey Adkins is accused of striking Hailey Dunn in the head with an unknown object causing her death. This is the first mention of a cause of death from any official or court document since Hailey's body was found. Shawn Adkins is now indicted on charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence by intentionally and knowingly concealing a human corpse. https://www.kcbd.com/2022/01/03/shawn-adkins-indicted-murder-tampering-with-evidence-charges-hailey-dunn-case/Sources

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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The Left and Right are out with stories about the Phase 1 progress report on Texas' full forensic 2020 General Election audit of Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, and Collin counties. All I've seen try and make something of the numbers presented which is not the key discovery. The key discovery is how foot dragging by local election officials prevents removing non-citizens voters for an entire election cycle.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Another Texas win in federal court over Biden WuFlu mandates – school Headstart program mask requirement.Indictment for murder finally handed down to Shawn Adkins for the killing of 13-year-old Hailey Dunn of Colorado City in 2010.Look at Local Races: Today Phil Crowley joins us to talk about his GOP primary race for County Judge of Taylor County.And, other news of Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Don Argott's latest documentary, KEEP SWEET explores the leakage left behind by the self-proclaimed “Prophet of the FLDS”, Warren Jeffs and how Jeffs' demands for absolute loyalty, and the complete adherence to religion dogma, requiring strict dress codes, banishing community celebrations and casting out followers who didn't fall in line irreparably damaged the lives of so many. His controversial reign ended with a conviction for sexual assault with underage girls, landing him in jail for life. Jeffs' downfall sent shock waves throughout the community, with some continuing to pledge their loyalty to him, while others turned their backs on Jeff's and the FLDS religion altogether. Ten years after his arrest, those left behind attempt to rebuild their community. KEEP SWEET is an allegory for the unsettling reality we are living through in America. Can we learn how to live with one another despite our different ideologies, or are we destined to live apart? Director Don Argott (Art of the Steal, Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time) joins us for a conversation on his own perception of the FLDS people living in Colorado City, Arizona, Warren Jeffs pernicious impact on the lives of people who trusted him and lengths that people will go to for their beliefs. For news and updates go to: 914pictures.com Keep Sweet premieres on Discovery+ channel November 24, 2021 For other resources go to: 44blue.com

A recent camping trip bouncing through Utah and Arizona cemented my love for the outdoors, but a greater impression was made on me when we visited the sleepy town of Colorado City, Arizona. I've heard the stories of polyamist Mormons, but this was the first time I'd actually seen it up close. It was bapstism by fire, and podcast gold.

Gideon and Kirsten are the only ones in for the 8th episode of the season. The stories this week are: Gideon taking a look back at the now ended conservatorship over Britney Spears at the start of the episode and talking about Arizona being said to hit a rather dubious record: the only state where COVID was the leading cause of death at the end of the episode Kirsten discussing the disappearance and death of Hailey Dunn in Colorado City, Texas This episode was recorded on November 12th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis, the transition from the (unheard on the podcast version of this show) break is "Broadway Shing-A-Ling Part 1" by The Soulsations and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and to eventually learn who we'll be having on soon, both are @review_squared. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thereviewsquared/message

The boys go back to Utah in this week's episode! Our hosts hope to give you a better idea of what there is to see and do along the way, what routes to take, and what to bring. This begins with packing your car correctly and utilizing your tools properly (3:20). Saif provides a route from Phoenix to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, and suggests several things to do along the way: Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Glen Canyon Dam, etc. (6:14). Camp host Dave was a treat, as was being located near the warm bathrooms, but the dunes knocked our hosts down a peg (11:58). Our hosts take a moment to recap all of the hijinks that occurred during their two nights at Coral Pink Sand Dunes (16:20) before recapping where they visited on day one: Pipe Springs National Monument, Colorado City, and Zion National Park, where they met T from the streets (23:15). The next day, after being buried in snow and losing a tent, they visited Red Canyon, among other parts of Bryce Canyon National Park, and Kodachrome Basin State Park, where they spent the evening in some lovely pre-built canvas tents (32:09). They went into town for dinner, and this made Saif appreciate certain aspects of civilization, especially the small businesses that are listed below (40:02). Saif maps out the route they had planned and how we missed a stop along the way home (42:58). Our hosts share their biggest takeaways from the experience and will be better prepared because of it (45:33). Thank you for tuning in and giving us your continued support. You may interact with us online @CTSTerry on Twitter or by searching Catch The Sky Podcast on Facebook (and giving us a Like), Instagram, or wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribing. Music by Emby Alexander Shout-out to Lotsa Motsa Pizza Shout-out to Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen Shout-out to Edge of the World Brewery Shout-out to Willow Canyon Outdoor Shout-out to Thunderbird Restaurant Shout-out to Showdowns Restaurant Recorded November 3, 2021 #CatchTheSky #Podcast #Travel #Utah #Arizona #Flagstaff #Kanab #Tropic #Snow #Camping #Tents #SleepingBags #Dogs #Cooler #Food #Local #StateParks #NPS #BryceCanyon #Zion #Kodachrome #CoralPinkSandDunes #SunsetCrater #PipeSrings #ColoradoCity #Mormon #FLDS #Pizza #Sledding #AlwaysBeComing #TrashRocket #EmbyAlexander

October 4th, 2021 In true crime headlines: A Colorado City agrees to a 3 million dollar settlement after police injure an elderly woman during an arrest A Kentucky man is sentenced to life in prison for child rape An escort is facing charges for shooting another escort at their client's apartment Today in true crime: I'm bringing you the story of the beltway sniper attacks, which terrorized the DC metro area in October of 2002. Thanks to Cat Person for sponsoring this episode. Go to www.catperson.com/murderminute and use the code MURDERMINUTE for an amazing deal on your Starter Box today! Download the Murder Minute app for daily true crime stories! For bonus true crime headlines, follow Murder Minute on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderminute/ On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeheadlines?lang=en For a live discussion of each week's podcast episode, follow Mrs. Smitty on the Stereo app: https://stereo.com/mrssmitty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most unique aspect of The Short Creek Dream Center located in Hildale, Utah is that it is actually housed in the former home of convicted FLDS cult leader, Warren Jeffs. While Jeffs has been in prison for many years now, his acts of mental and sexual abuse over the entire area have left a mark on that region that will take decades to repair.Enter my guests for this episode, Luke and Konstance Merideth. They co-lead the efforts in running the Short Creek Dream Center as a place where those who were left with such deep wounds can find all new hope. They both have such amazing stories of personal redemption that now motivate them to offer that same redemption to others. ***Questions or comments about this or any episode:My email: steven@nookpodcast.comJoin The Nook Facebook page!Steven's Social Media:@Murphy24p Instagram and TwitterSupport the show

#16 Winter Storm 2021Hello Fort Worth and welcome to another episode of the Fort Worth Freedom Review.If you are new here, the Freedom Review exists to inform and educate the Fort Worth and Tarrant County community about the values and the functions of civic engagement, the goings-on of the local City Council, the Mayor, and the County Commissioners Court as well as important news stories from our community and from the greater Texas community including state political issues. My name is Anthony Sosa and today with me we have Amber O'Dell, Christopher Rose and Defense Attorney and fellow Justice Reform League Co-Founder Michael Campbell is back with us this week to talk about the disaster we just experienced and why it happened the way that it did as well as what the responses of our elected officials were, who in the community was helping out and what we can do moving forward. All of the resources used for today's episode will be provided below in the show notes. As always, please subscribe and sign up for our newsletter and get updates on FW political news and deep dives into local issues. You can sign up at our website www.justicereformleague.org  We are currently a volunteer organization, if you would like to get involved or want to contact us you can reach us at FWFreedomReview@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at @FWReview. This podcast is made possible by The Justice Reform League, a Fort Worth based non-profit. If you wish to support us and this podcast, please go to www.justicereformleague.org  and click on the Donate button. Music by Anthony Sosa Newsletter Signup: https://justicereformleague.substack.com/ House Public Comment Link: https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c450 Anthony Notes:Tweet 1: Comment on the problem with de-reghttps://twitter.com/Forrest4Trees/status/1361751034465574914/photo/1 Tweet 3: Bud Kennedy ERCOT 2002https://twitter.com/BudKennedy/status/1361918330806833152 Texplainer: Why does Texas have its own power grid?https://www.texastribune.org/2011/02/08/texplainer-why-does-texas-have-its-own-power-grid/ ERCOT Didn't Conduct On-Site Inspections of Power Plants to Verify Winter Preparedness https://www.nbcdfw.com/investigations/ercot-didnt-conduct-on-site-inspections-of-power-plants-to-verify-winter-preparedness/2555578/ Texas leaders failed to heed warnings that left the state's power grid vulnerable to winter extremes, experts sayhttps://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/17/texas-power-grid-failures/ Texas largely relies on natural gas for power. It wasn't ready for the extreme cold.https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/16/natural-gas-power-storm/ Texas grid fails to weatherize, repeats mistake feds cited 10 years agoJames Osbornehttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Texas-grid-again-faces-scrutiny-over-cold-15955392.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral  Jerry Jones' natural gas company ‘hits jackpot' as Texas freeze drives up priceshttps://www.dallasnews.com/business/energy/2021/02/17/jerry-jones-natural-gas-company-hits-jackpot-as-texas-freeze-drives-up-prices/ Christopher Rose Notes:https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/someone-leaks-heidi-cruzs-damning-group-chat-texts-about-cancun-trip-schadenfreude-ensueshttps://twitter.com/davidshuster/status/1362272883775582209https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/19/texas-emergency-communication-power-outages/ Amber Notes:https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/20/texas-power-water-outages/#33331178-5af7-4046-9034-067611f332abhttps://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/several-parts-of-the-fort-worth-museum-science-history-flood-due-to-the-cold-weather/2555297/https://www.kxan.com/news/lack-of-water-forces-texas-firefighters-to-watch-house-burn/https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/19/texas-emergency-communication-power-outages/https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/more-of-fort-worth-goes-under-a-boil-water-advisory/ar-BB1dPudNBeto: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/beto-o-rourke-texas-winter-storm-b1803484.html https://nowthisnews.com/news/aoc-beto-orourke-fundraise-provide-relief-for-texas-while-ted-cruz-jets-off-to-mexico https://www.businessinsider.com/o-rourke-aoc-focus-on-texas-welfare-efforts-2021-2AOChttps://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-winter-storms-2021/2021/02/20/969809679/ocasio-cortez-fundraising-drive-for-texas-relief-raises-4-million Castro Broshttps://twitter.com/JulianCastro/status/1362210004800053248 https://twitter.com/JulianCastro/status/1363235901502066689 Mayor of Colorado City, TXhttps://www.reddit.com/r/texas/comments/lltchp/colorado_city_texas_mayor_tim_boyd_if_you_are/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/02/17/texas-mayor-power-outages-colorado/ 

Keri returns from her power outage to discuss the Texas power grid with Carter. Is ERCoT a failure of the free market? The two laugh about the tone-deaf vilification of Ted Cruz for his vacation before condemning the idea of outsourcing the responsibility for one's safety to someone else. They address Gorilla Glue Girl and compare her to the McDonald's coffee lady, which ultimately ends in a disagreement about whose lawsuit was more frivolous. Carter spotlights a recent New York Times article promoting the genetic fallacy and discouraging "critical thinking," and the two marvel at how blatant the Cathedral's propaganda has become. After Keri drops off, Carter praises an article by Lee Smith titled, "The Thirty Tyrants," which compares the relationship between American elites and China to that of the Athenian aristocracy and Sparta after the Peloponnesian War. Links Referenced in the Show: ERCoT Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Reliability_Council_of_Texas Texas major of Colorado City resigns: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tim-boyd-texas-mayor-colorado-city-resigns-power-outages/ Ted Cruz goes on a nice vacation. How dare he! https://nypost.com/2021/02/19/inside-the-glitzy-ritz-carlton-where-ted-cruz-stayed-in-cancun/ NY Times suggests that you should stop thinking critically: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/18/opinion/fake-news-media-attention.html The Thirty Tyrants article by Lee Smith: https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/the-thirty-tyrants Thanks for Watching! The best way to follow Unsafe Space, no matter which platforms ban us, is to visit: https://unsafespace.com While we're still allowed on YouTube, please don't forget to verify that you're subscribed, and to like and share this episode. You can find us there at: https://unsafespace.com/channel For episode clips, visit: https://unsafespace.com/clips Other video platforms on which our content can be found include: LBRY: https://lbry.tv/@unsafe BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/unsafespace/ Also, come join our community of dangerous thinkers at the following social media sites...at least until we get banned: Censorship-averse platforms: Gab: @unsafe Minds: @unsafe Locals: unsafespace.locals.com Parler: @unsafespace Telegram Chat: https://t.me/joinchat/H4OUclXTz4xwF9EapZekPg Censorship-happy platforms: Twitter: @unsafespace [currently suspended without any reason given] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsafepage Instagram: @_unsafespace MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/unsafespace Support the content that you consume by visiting: https://unsafespace.com/donate Finally, don't forget to announce your status as a wrong-thinker with some Unsafe Space merch, available at: https://unsafespace.com/shop

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[paypal-donation] We're continuing our conversation with Anne Wilde.  She's a modern-day polygamy expert.  In this next conversation we'll talk about the FLDS Church.  Many of you are probably familiar with them and their prophet Warren Jeffs who is currently serving time in a Texas prison.  We'll also talk about another group called Centennial Park.  These two groups:  FLDS-Centennial Park are closely related and are actually neighbors in their community. Anne:  Centennial Park, they now have about 2,000 members, they separated from the other main [group]—they weren't even called FLDS until after Centennial Park separated.  So that's why they don't like to say, “oh we separated from the FLDS,” because it wasn't even called the FLDS at the time they separated, but technically you get the picture. GT:  Ok, so Centennial Park really was the one that came out and FLDS separated from them? Anne:  Well that's what Centennial Park might say, then FLDS would say the other.  It's whoever you're talking to.  In other words, they separated.  Two of the members of the priesthood council in Colorado City started the priesthood council that became Centennial Park.  Many of them started a new community another mile or two south there in Arizona, and many of the Centennial Park people had homes in Colorado City/Hilldale, so they stayed there.  They are there to this day but they are considered the Centennial Park group. Did you know there is quite some animosity between these groups? I have no idea what the population is of the followers of Warren Jeffs or even those that live in the town.  I guess you could find out what the population is in town by talking to the mayors of Colorado City and then the mayor of Hilldale, but it's just really in a sad state of affairs. GT:  Ok, so just ballpark.  Do you think it's one half of what it used to be? Anne:  I couldn't even begin to tell you.  I did read an article in the paper.  They interviewed one of the former members of Warren Jeffs group and she said that she felt there were more members ex-FLDS than there were followers of Warren Jeffs oe FLDS. GT:  Have they joined with other groups like Centennial Park? Anne:  No.  Oh no, they will not join the Centennial Park, unless it's a very rare occasion.  Centennial Park has been there to help their teenagers.  They've offered their homes, opened them up if they needed a place to stay, but to followers of Warren, that's the enemy because they broke away from, in their idea, from their priesthood so they don't have priesthood.  They are apostates.  They consider Centennial Park, “the enemy”, whereas Centennial Park has opened up their homes if they would take advantage of it. We'll also talk about black polygamists.  Is there such a thing? GT:  Ok, I've also heard regarding the FLDS and let's throw the AUB in that and Centennial Park in there as well, we have the 1978 revelation of opening the priesthood to all male members of the church.  Is it true that the FLDS don't recognize that revelation?  They still believe a lot of the old Curse of Cain, Curse of Ham doctrines? Anne:  That's a tough question to answer for some other group.  I can't answer for FLDS or Allreds.  I think generally speaking, this is really general, fundamentalist Mormons do not believe that the time has come for the black race to receive the priesthood... Don't forget to check out our conversation about the AUB group.  Check out our conversation….. https://youtu.be/KkDZ4jNm1ho [paypal-donation]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Terrill Musser, one of the people involved in reforming Short Creek (the towns of Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona) about where the town is now and how residents are dealing with the aftermath of […]