Podcasts about Wethersfield

Send us Fan MailGuest Preacher: JT Himmelstein - Jesus and the greedy man: Warning against wealth's pitfallsJun 14, 2026  •  JT HimmelsteinIn the twenty-third sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 12:13-21 where Jesus addresses the challenge of money and greed for those desiring to enter God's Kingdom.

Send us Fan MailThe Crowd: Overcoming Spiritual EvilJun 7, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the twenty-second sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 11:14-26 where Jesus addresses the crowd and the topic of spiritual evil.

Send us Fan MailThe Disciples: Teach Us To PrayMay 31, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the twenty-first sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 11:1-13 where Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray.

Send us Fan MailMary & Martha: Jesus and the Distractions of LifeMay 24, 2026  •  Eric Stillman

Send us Fan MailThe Expert in the Law: Love Your NeighborMay 17, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the nineteenth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 10:25-37, which shows us that Jesus is the true Good Samaritan, who came to rescue us when we were enemies of God.

Send us Fan MailThe Seventy-Two Disciples: Sent Out On MissionMay 10, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the eighteenth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 10:1-24 and how God calls us to His mission of spreading the Gospel and building His Kingdom.

Send us Fan MailThe Disciples: Pride, Exclusivity, and VengeanceMay 3, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the seventeenth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 9:43-56 and how God calls us to humility over pride, inclusivity over superiority, and sacrificial love over power and vengeance.

Send us Fan MailPeter, John & James: The Transfigured JesusApr 26, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the sixteenth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 9:28-36 and how Jesus reveals Himself as the Divine Redeemer at the Transfiguration.

Send us Fan MailThe Hungry Crowd: Jesus is the Bread of LifeApr 19, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the fifteenth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 9:10-17 and how Jesus is our Provider, the Bread of Life, that invites us to offer what we have for eternal purpose.

Welcome to New England Legends From the Vault – FtV Episode 165 –  Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Wethersfield, Connecticut, on the hunt for a ghost who has been haunting this town since December of 1782. Fresh off the heels of the American Revolution, wealthy merchant William Beadle has lost almost everything because he followed the law, and did the right thing. Once the new congress devalued his currency, he was broke, and couldn't live that… so he spent years plotting the murder of his entire family. This is a dark, downward spiral into insanity that led to America's first mass murder-suicide. This episode first aired April 18, 2019 Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends 

Send us Fan MailThe Cost of Following the MessiahApr 12, 2026  •  Jim WilsonIn the fourteenth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 9:18-27 and Jesus' interaction with his disciples regarding who He is, what He came to do, and what it means to follow Jesus.

Send us Fan MailThe Road To Emmaus: All The Stories Point to HimApr 5, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the thirteenth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 24:13-35 and Jesus' interaction with two disciples on the road to Emmaus, in order to understand how the resurrection of Jesus is the true story to which all our favorite stories point.

On Saturday, Edge of Your Seat Podcast was part of the Mendota Easter Hop. We were the Bunny Radio Station DJ and had every kid, the ones who weren't too shy, say their name and Happy Easter. We have it all here for you on this spring special episode, as we helped create memories at the Easter event and we're going to help remember good times on the baseball and softball field with nine pod chats. Easter Hop - 8:21Todd and Hunter Hopkins after Todd was named Class 1A Baseball Coach of the Year for leading Marquette to another state championship and Hunter verbally committed to play softball at Southern Illinois University (10:58).Karch Kowalczyk, La Salle-Peru alumnus who was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014, chatted with us in August of 2023 (18:18.20) and in June of 2025 (42:57.80) about his professional baseball playing and coaching career.Colton Quagliano, Wethersfield graduate who played baseball at University of Illinois before transferring to Duke University for the 2026 season, talked with us in June of 2023 (58:25.90) and in June of 2025 (1:10.19).Kenny Koerner coached the Newman baseball team to its first IHSA State Tournament in 2023 (1:18:29) and joined us again after the Comets third straight state tournament appearance in 2025 (1:26.54).Henry-Senachwine defeated Newman in the 2023 Class 1A IHSA semifinal, 2-1, led by coach Max Kirbach (1:39.21)The end of the Mallards and Comets' semifinal was Henry then-freshman Jacob Miller (1:47.02) hitting a walk-off single.

EPISODE 694 - Anna B Reardon - Wethersfield Road - A love letter to anyone who's ever felt like they were too muchLiving The Next Chapter welcomes author Anna B. Reardon to dive into her debut novel, Wethersfield Road, and the deeply human journey behind it. Speaking from her home in Austin, Texas, Anna shares the vibrant backdrop of her city and how its mix of nature and creativity mirrors the many layers of her own story—a story of recovery, self-discovery, and learning to love being “too much in the best way.”Anna describes Wethersfield Road as “autofiction,” blending truth and imagination to explore her path to sobriety and wellness in her twenties. The novel follows Amelia, a young woman who, after a life-altering accident, begins the difficult but beautiful process of rebuilding her relationship with herself and with the world. As Anna explains, the horse, the forest, and the natural world became metaphors for healing—reminding her that the journey back to being human often starts with connecting to something simple and alive.Writing the book, she says, was both healing and frightening, the act of putting private chaos into public words. Anna shares that some passages came from journal entries written during her darkest times, offering an authentic lens on depression and recovery. She discusses how fiction gave her freedom to tell emotional truths safely—Amelia could voice the thoughts Anna once couldn't. And in one of many poetic moments, Anna recounts writing a scene about ladybugs only to feel one land on her arm mid-sentence, a synchronicity that affirmed her belief in paying attention to life's quiet signs.Throughout the conversation, Anna reflects on addiction not only to substances but to validation, control, and even distraction. She describes the concept of “coping mechanism whack-a-mole,” where one unhealthy escape replaces another, and how true healing comes when we stop chasing external fixes and begin to trust our own inner resilience. Her metaphor of “the national forest versus the amusement park” captures this beautifully—the forest being the authentic, grounded self that doesn't need flash or noise to be enough.The episode also touches on broader themes of millennial womanhood—the ache of growing up under impossible standards, the challenge of learning emotional literacy in the digital age, and the rediscovery of self-worth that so many experience in adulthood. Ultimately, Anna's story is a testament to transformation, connection, and creative courage.Key takeaway: Healing is not about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you already are. As Anna reminds listeners, discomfort isn't a red light, it's a green one. Growth often feels unnatural before it becomes second nature.https://www.anna-writes.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Send us Fan MailThe Cheering Crowd: Jesus the KingMar 29, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the twelfth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 19:28-48, in which we see Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as King.

Send us Fan MailThe Demon-Possessed Man: Jesus Has Authority Over EvilMar 22, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the eleventh sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 8:22-39, which displays Jesus' authority over a storm and a demon-possessed man and His love for those near and far.

Send us Fan MailThe Woman Who Had Lived A Sinful Life: How Much Do You Love God?Mar 15, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the tenth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 7:36-50, Jesus' interactions with a Pharisee named Simon and a woman who had lived a sinful life, in order to understand where a love for God comes from.

Send a textThe Centurion: Faith That Amazes JesusMar 8, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the ninth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked at Luke 7:1-10, Jesus' interactions with a Roman centurion, in order to understand what great faith looks like and how to get it.

Send a textThe Pharisees: Fasting, the Sabbath, and the Law of GodMar 1, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the eighth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked in Luke 5:33 - 6:11, Jesus' interactions with the Pharisees and religious leaders about fasting, the Sabbath, and the law of God, in order to understand our relationship healing of a leper and paralytics, in order to understand the compassionate authority of Jesus and the power of God that is available to us.

Send a textThe Leper & The Paralytic: The Compassionate Authority of JesusFeb 22, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the seventh sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked in Luke 5:12-26, Jesus' healing of a leper and paralytics, in order to understand the compassionate authority of Jesus and the power of God that is available to us.

Watch the January 26th Kewanee City Council meeting below. The Hutchison Engineering Pavement Index presentation aims to address road conditions and future maintenance. Council members will also discuss a side letter of agreement linked to the firefighters' union, potentially affecting local emergency response. Streetlights may soon brighten neighborhoods, pending approval of Ameren Illinois' proposal to install them for public safety. Dana Peterson is under consideration for a cash rent farming lease. A proposed agreement could see Kewanee police providing security at Wethersfield school events. Finally, the council will review ordinances on regulating substances like tianeptine and kratom.

Send a textSimon Peter & Levi: Responding to the Call of GodFeb 15, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the sixth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked in Luke 5:1-11 and 5:27-32, Jesus' calling of two of his disciples, Simon Peter and Levi, in order to understand the call of God on our lives.

The United Red Storm host the Wethersfield Flying Geese for Senior Night.

Send a textThe Sick & Demon-Possessed: The Authority and Compassion of JesusFeb 8, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the fifth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked in Luke 4:31-43 at Jesus' authority over evil and sickness and his compassion for those who are suffering, in order to understand how healing and deliverance fits into Jesus' and His followers' mission.

Send us a textThe Nazarenes: Offended by JesusFeb 1, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the fourth sermon of the sermon series “Meeting Jesus”, we looked in Luke 4:14-30 at Jesus' primary mission of spiritual healing and the offense that His fellow townspeople took at that.

Send us a textThe Devil: Defeating The EnemyJan 25, 2026 • Eric Stillman

Send us a textJohn the Baptist: He Must Increase, I Must DecreaseJan 18, 2026  •  Eric Stillman

Lurking in the basement of her life is the ache of depression and the torment of life as an addict. Meet Amelia, a character closely based on the tumultuous youth of author Anna Binder Reardon. In Reardon's dramatization of her own life, Wethersfield Road is a moving story of healing. Through it all, Amelia has her besties by her side: a bottle and a bong, the binge-purge cycle, and risky hookups. She's the cross-faded chaos queen of nobody's dreams. Feeling lost, Amelia's connection with her horse, Hope, seems to be her last reason to stick around. But even that simplest love can't save her by itself. She topples into a shameful series of crash landings. From domestic violence to cringeworthy sexual encounters and drug-induced shame spirals, she can't catch her breath. A brutal equine wake-up call propels Amelia to rescue herself in the way only she can. She must first resist her default setting: self-sabotage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Wethersfield Mayor Kenny Lesser joins the Morning Show to discuss everything going on in Wethersfield and how he seems to make time for everything and everyone in town!

Send us a textSimeon & Anna: Jesus The Promised MessiahJan 11, 2026  •  Eric StillmanIn the first sermon of a new sermon series called "Meeting Jesus," we look at the story of Simeon and Jesus in Luke 2:22-35.

Is The Witch of Blackbird Pond historical fact or beloved fiction? Museum educators Martha Smart and Gillie Johnson from the Wethersfield Historical Society pull back the curtain on Elizabeth George Speare's classic novel by revealing what she got right and what she invented. This episode demonstrates why Connecticut's real witch trials deserve more attention than they've gotten.Discover the true story of Katherine Harrison, whose 1669 witch trial revealed the dangerous reality for independent women in Puritan Connecticut. Learn why Gershom Bulkeley, a real historical figure who appears in the novel helped end witch executions in Connecticut by declaring he'd seen no legally proven case of witchcraft. From the Charter Oak legend to the history of slavery in colonial Connecticut, this conversation goes far beyond the novel to explore what life was really like in 1680s Wethersfield and whose stories have been left out of the history books.The real Katherine Harrison witch trial and how it differed from the novel's dramatic courtroom sceneWhy Connecticut's witch trials ended decades before Salem's panic beganHow The Witch of Blackbird Pond has shaped—and sometimes distorted—Wethersfield's historical identityWhat Elizabeth George Speare got wrong about Puritan social customs, trade, and the treatment of outsidersThe truth behind the Charter Oak legend and Connecticut's resistance to British ruleMartha Smart - Research and Reference Librarian, Wethersfield Historical SocietyGillie Johnson - Museum Educator, Wethersfield Historical SocietyLearn more at wethersfieldhistory.org, where you can explore their database of people of color in Wethersfield's history.Elizabeth George Speare's The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Connecticut's colonial-era witch trials, including the 1669 case of Katherine Harrison in Wethersfield, form an important part of the state's historical narrative, though they remain less widely recognized than their Salem counterparts.LinksWethersfieldhistory.orgWebb Deane Stevens MuseumPurchase the book: The Witch of Blackbird Pond from our nonprofit bookshopConnecticut Witch Trial HistoryEnd Witch Hunts Nonprofit

On today's episode of "Conversations On Dance", we dive into the new documentary "The Nutcracker At Wethersfield", a film that explores the chaotic, thrilling experience of a huge team of dancers, artists and volunteers coming together to ensure that the "Nutcracker" holiday tradition could continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are joined by the choreographer Troy Schumacher and ballerina Ashley Laracey, the Sugar Plum Fairy in this production, both veteran NYCB soloists who had not had a year without Nutcracker in their lives for more than two decades. They take us through the numerous complications to consider while mounting the production, from legal constraints, health concerns and the logistics of building a massive production in just five weeks, and how this experience ultimately came to be a documentary that perfectly encapsulates a moment unlike any of us shall ever experience again in our lives. "The Nutcracker At Wethersfield" will be available to stream on demand from December 21st through January 5th through the website nutcrackerfilm.com. Listen to Conversations on Dance ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/conversationsondanceLINKS:Website: conversationsondancepod.comInstagram: @conversationsondanceCOD MerchListen to COD on YouTubeJoin our email listSponsorship information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kewanee Good Fellows President Amron Buchanan and Vice President Ken Knowles joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about Good Fellows Christmas Baskets. The deadline to nominate someone for a food basket or get your name on the list for a basket is December 12, 2025. Call Kewanee High School at 309-853-3328, option 2, to get yourself or someone you know on the list for a Christmas food basket. You will need to provide a name, address, phone number, and number of people in the family when you call Kewanee High School. The baskets will be delivered on December 19th. The cutoff date allows them time to set up the boxes and fill them with food. If you miss the December 12th cutoff, call Kewanee High School as soon as possible to be added to the list. Ken said they "have never not had somebody get a basket," but the food options in the basket may be limited. They are planning for 860 baskets, but will ask Save-A-Lot to plan for 860 to 900 baskets. Amron and Ken said that Sav-A-Lot always works with them to make sure they get all the food they need. Thanks to organizations like Kiwanis and student clubs, Amron and Ken said they have enough volunteers but need donations to pay for the food. They thank the adults who drive the students around to deliver the baskets and all the students who help organize the food boxes and fill them. The food bill was $34,574 last year for 860 baskets. Baskets are small, medium, and large in size, depending on the number of people in the family. They don't have an anticipated total for the food bill this year but estimate around $34,000 for 860 baskets. 100% of your donation is spent in Kewanee and delivered to Kewanee and Neponset residents. The Gordon Vickrey Memorial Food Drive is in full swing and is underway now through December 17th. Students and families are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at the Kewanee, Wethersfield, and Visitation School Districts. As an added incentive, the classroom in each school that collects the highest number of items will win a pizza party. The initiative, organized by the Key Club, aims to support local families through the Good Fellows Christmas Baskets for people in need during the holiday season. Community members can contribute by dropping off items at any district school building, helping to make a difference and honor Gordon Vickrey's legacy of giving. You can still donate through PayPal, Venmo, or mail a donation to Good Fellows Christmas Baskets Club, PO Box 5, Kewanee, IL 61443.

Lurking in the basement of her life is the ache of depression and the torment of life as an addict. Meet Amelia, a character closely based on the tumultuous youth of author Anna Binder Reardon. In Reardon's dramatization of her own life, Wethersfield Road is a moving story of healing. Through it all, Amelia has her besties by her side: a bottle and a bong, the binge-purge cycle, and risky hookups. She's the cross-faded chaos queen of nobody's dreams. Feeling lost, Amelia's connection with her horse, Hope, seems to be her last reason to stick around. But even that simplest love can't save her by itself. She topples into a shameful series of crash landings. From domestic violence to cringeworthy sexual encounters and drug-induced shame spirals, she can't catch her breath. A brutal equine wake-up call propels Amelia to rescue herself in the way only she can. She must first resist her default setting: self-sabotage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Troy Schumacher, Sara Mearns and Annie Sundberg, we pick up as opening night of The Nutcracker at Wethersfield draws near. From a massive snowstorm that nearly shut everything down to the emotions that swept over the dancers once the curtain finally rose, Troy shares what it took to bring this extraordinary production to life in the middle of a pandemic. The Nutcracker at Wethersfield documentary has its world premiere at DocNYC on November 16th and 20th, followed by a theatrical release at select cinemas, including a special screening and Q&A on December 13th at the New Plaza Cinema in New York. Find out if the film is screening near you at nutcrackerfilm.com. Dance companies and schools can also request to host their own screening via the site. The film will be available to stream on the GATHR app for a special holiday window from December 21 through January 5. Links: Shop Our Back to Dance Guide Buy Corrections Journals Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok:  Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI

What would you do if, for the first time in forever, Nutcracker got canceled. This is what hundreds of thousands of ballet fans and thousands of dancers were faced with in the Winter of 2020. Covid had shut down the world and it was particularly bad in New York City. Enter Troy Schumacher, a soloist with the New York City Ballet and the founder of the Ballet Collective. Troy found a way to stage a Nutcracker, attract an audience and keep a bunch of dancers employed. Tune in to our two-part episode to hear all about how Troy pulled this off, why Sara Mearns got involved and how Emmy nominated filmmaker, Annie Sundberg captured all of it in a documentary that airs in November 2025.  The Nutcracker at Wethersfield is having its world premiere at DocNYC on November 16th and November 20th, followed by a theatrical release at select cinemas with a special screening and Q&A on December 13th at the New Plaza Cinema in New York.    To find out if the film is screening near you this holiday season, please visit nutcrackerfilm.com If you're a dance company or a school and you wish to hold a screening you can reach out via the film website. The film will be available to stream on the GATHR app for a special holiday window 12/21 – 1/5.   Links: Shop Our Back to Dance Guide Buy Corrections Journals Support Ballet Help Desk Instagram: @BalletHelpDesk Facebook: BalletHelpDesk TikTok:  Music from #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: MGAW5PAHYEYDQZCI  

On this episode of Agency Nation Radio, we chat with Marianne Policastro-Wik, owner of Insurance Associates of Central CT in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Raised in Hartford, Connecticut—once known as the insurance capital of the world—Policastro-Wik found the industry to be a natural fit. But it was her passion for helping others that truly defined her path. With a foundation in social work and a trajectory into senior leadership, she has built a career grounded in relationships and strategic insight. Today, she leads her agency—recognized as a 2025 Best Practices Agency—through a thoughtful modernization effort, embracing technology while preserving the personal connections that define their success. “Technology should strengthen our relationships, not replace them,” she says. “That's the balance.” Agency Nation Radio is where insurance professionals turn on the mic and share unscripted stories about leadership, technology, marketing, success and failure—stories that helped make them the professionals they are today. From Main Street USA to the pages of Independent Agent magazine—we've got the stories you want to hear. For more, catch Agency Nation Radio on your favorite streaming platform or visit iamagazine.com/podcasts. Policastro-Wik was also featured in the October issue of Independent Agent. Check out her interview or read the full issue online. https://www.iamagazine.com/2025/10/01/declaration-of-independents-marianne-policastro-wik/

Magda and Lindsay are joined this week by author Anna Binder Reardon to discuss her debut novel, Wethersfield Road.  This book is the story of Amelia Glickman, a person who seems, on paper, to live a dream life. However, beneath her shiny surface is a legacy of traumas that has led Amelia to  a relationship with addiction. Love addiction. Drug addiction. Alcohol addiction. Food issues. After an accident during a riding competition injures Amelia's horse, she begins to question her current path. The novel follows her evolution from a young woman to a sober adult.   Listen in as they discuss the story and interview Anna all about her writing process.   You can find out more about Anna and pre-order her book on her website https://www.anna-writes.com, as well as on her Instagram @millenialauthoranna.    Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok   Books mentioned in the episode: “Katabasis“ by R.F. Kuang “The Bell Witches“ by Lindsey Kelk “Charlotte's Web“ by E.B. White “Catcher in the Rye“ by J.D. Salinger “Red, White, and Royal Blue“ by Casey McQuiston “Dry “ by Augusten Burroughs “Alchemised“ by SenLinYu  “Shot Ready“ by Steph Curry “The Ending Writes Itself“ by Evelyn Clark “After the End: A Dystopian Romance Collection“ by Various   Intro & Outro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Nikki from Wethersfield went on a great first date and now she's being ghosted. They went mini golfing and had a few cocktails. She had a great time, but hasn't heard from her date since. She wants to know why she's being ghosted. 

Heath Grossman from Johnson Brunetti discusses the need for people to donate blood in the state of Connecticut and there is a blood drive today (8-15-25) in Wethersfield!

Dave Clarke and Ray Cruse joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about an upcoming fundraiser by the Wethersfield Alumni Association. The Wethersfield Alumni Association is inviting community members to a unique fundraiser on August 17, 2025. Held from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Wethersfield High School gym, the event features a trophy sale where supporters can select trophies for a donation of their choosing. Nearly 500 awards, spanning from 1960 to 2007, will be on display and available for adoption in exchange for a donation to support scholarships and annual events. Attendees can browse former team trophies, plaques from sports, band, and Academic Bowl, and even take home a piece of local history. None are from state or regional championships. All proceeds benefit the association's class reunion activities and scholarships for graduating students. This special day also pays tribute to the classes of 1945 and 1975 during the annual reunion. Organizers Dave Clarke and Ray Cruse encourage alumni and residents to participate and help support future generations of Wethersfield graduates.

Not all acts of courage make headlines. Sometimes, being brave means doing something small, but meaningful. We’re talking about the quiet, low-key moments of bravery that people carry with them for years: saying yes, saying no, starting over, or simply showing up. Listeners and past guests share their stories of everyday courage, from snapping turtles to stolen cars to personal reinvention. Poet and philosopher David Whyte reflects on the true nature of courage - not as grand action, but as deep presence. And Herman Jagpal, creator of Daily Rejection, explains why he’s spending all of 2025 being told “no,” and being OK with that. Plus, Chion takes one of Herman’s challenges into real life... and attempts to deliver a message to shoppers over a grocery store intercom. Suggested episodes: Forgiveness: How we define it and how it defines us How regret teaches us to live Awe yeah! Exploring the magic of mind-blowing moments Life advice, one Audacious guest at a time Are you very superstitious or just a little 'stitious'? Kitchen objects with a story. Listen at your own whisk What smells remind you of childhood? Hear eighteen answers Why you so salty? The anger episode The surprising ways we ritual GUESTS: Maggie Downie: a Wethersfield, CT resident and owner of a fitness company, whose email to us inspired this show David Whyte: Poet, philosopher, and author of Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. His most recent collection, Consolations II, continues to explore the human experience through poetry and prose Herman Jagpal: a New Zealand resident, who challenges himself to get rejected by strangers every day of 2025 and documents his quest on social media @dailyrejection Listeners and past guests (in order of appearance): Nathan Markee, Levi Lomasky, Deanna Birdsong, Cat Thomson, Kelly Papa, David Eric Zakur, Ellen Amalia Force, Michael Leung, Casper ter Kuile, Caroline Teti, LeRoy Mcsmith, Joy Brooker, John Dankosky Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR LIVE SHOW TICKETS! Media Storm is back for SERIES 6! And we're here to help you get your head around the headlines (however unhinged they are). But this week, we had a little identity crisis… should we be using the term ‘mainstream media' when it's become such a conspiracy buzzword? And if not, how do we point out all the mainstream media mishaps?! Let us know your thoughts... Stories we delve into this week include: Two post-Brexit trade deals got very different reactions in the UK media. Spoiler: we think race has something to do with it. We look at the UK-India trade deal, and the UK-US trade deal - and ask why one got too much scrutiny, and the other almost none at all. Next up, Gérard Depardieu was convicted for two counts of sexual assault. So why are much of the media labelling him as a 'legend' - and why is The Telegraph telling us 'all is not lost' for him? And we break down Keir Starmer's now infamous immigration speech, likened by his own party members to Enoch Powell's xenophobic ‘rivers of blood'. This is headline politics at its worst. As usual, we end with Eyes on Palestine. Follow the Committee to Protect Journalists here. Click here to complain to the BBC about their interview with Palantir. Read the report by Doctors of the World UK and Médecins Sans Frontières about Wethersfield. The episode is hosted and produced by Mathilda Mallinson (⁠@mathildamall⁠) and Helena Wadia (⁠@helenawadia⁠)  The music is by⁠ @soundofsamfire⁠ Support us on⁠ Patreon⁠! Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ Bluesky⁠, and⁠ TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wethersfield Third Grade students, Desmond, Finnick, and Maddox, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to bring "The Good News" about their pets. All three kids said they love all pets. "The Good News" with Wethersfield students airs on Fridays at 7:50 AM when the kids have school.

Wethersfield Third Grade students, Atlas, Brady, and John, joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to bring "The Good News" about Valentine's Day with their classmates. "The Good News" with Wethersfield students airs on Friday's at 7:50 AM when the kids have school. 

Sarah from Wethersfield knows her husband is cheating. Another woman reached out to her saying she's been sleeping with her husband. We try to catch him in the act. 

Third-grade students from Wethersfield Elementary School joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to bring "The Good News" about their favorite things to do. Killian, Ace, and David gave us "The Good News" on this Friday morning.

Wethersfield 3rd-grade students joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to bring "The Good News." Charlie, Kynlie, and Aspen presented "The Good News" this Friday morning about snow days and schoolwork during those e-learning days. 

It was another successful year for Good Fellows Baskets at Christmas. The goal of the Good Fellows Christmas Basket program is to make sure no one in Kewanee goes hungry at Christmas. It was another great year for the volunteer efforts of students from Kewanee, Wethersfield, and Visitation, who collected can goods for the baskets and pitched in to help sort the baskets and fill them up to be delivered to families in need just before Christmas. President Amron Buchanan joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to look back at the 2024 Good Fellows Christmas Basket deliveries. Good Fellows delivered 860 food baskets in 2024, which served 2,101 people, and the bill was $35,500. In 2023, Good Fellows delivered 890 baskets, which served 2,417 people, and the bill was $34,000. Mary Simaytis took around 1,000 phone calls for baskets in 2024. Good Fellows received $1,090.24 from Save-A-Lot's "Round Up Program." in December. "We are so thankful for Brad, Everett and the folks at Save-A-Lot for providing the lowest prices possible for the Good Fellows grocery bill and always giving back to the community!" Meanwhile, donations to help continue the tradition of Goodfellows Christmas Baskets are always being accepted and are always needed so that they can make sure that all the baskets are full. Donations can be mailed to Goodfellows at P.O Box 5 Kewanee, IL, 61443. A fun little fact: Amron said they told the kids to weigh each size box just to see how much they weighed; the small boxes weigh 28 pounds, the medium boxes weigh 49 pounds, and the large boxes weigh 78 pounds. The Good Fellows Board of Directors will meet in April to start planning and fundraising for the Christmas 2025 deliveries. Meet the Good Fellows Board of Directors: Amron Buchanan (President), Ken Knowles (Vice President), Teresa Bryner (Secretary), Heidi Abernathy, Danielle Arch, Greg Christakos, Lori Christiansen, Steve Looney, Amy Miler, Gary Montooth, Diane Ruzas, Jessica Seiden, Mary Samaytis, Cassie Stout, Jennifer Vickery, and Chad Young.

The oldest volunteer fire department in the nation is in Wethersfield. They've fought fires with leather bucket brigades and hand-drawn pumpers. Chiefs used to bark orders through “speaking trumpets” before 2-way radios were available. Responders wouldn't even try to extinguish your fire if you didn't have a certain plaque on your house. Towns used to obtain protection for just $1/night. Hear how the technology and approaches for fighting fires has improved steadily over the centuries, with Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Schroll.