Season 4

"Text now! I'll Respond" What if the most “connected” era is quietly starving our need for belonging? Jay takes a hard, honest look at how screens reshape attention, how comments replaced conversations, and why hearts can feel empty even when feeds look full. This isn’t tech-bashing; it’s a practic…

"Text now! I'll Respond" A teenager’s world narrowed to taunts, pressure, and a painful injury—then one snap nearly ended everything. We sit with Lisa and Will Cummings to trace the full story: an outgoing kid who wanted everyone’s friendship, the slow drip of bullying from kindergarten to high sch…

"Text now! I'll Respond" We sit with Makenzie, a 15-year-old sister who helped save her brother after a suicide attempt, and trace how faith, therapy, and practical habits rebuilt trust and hope. Now 15, she sits down with us to share what happened before and after that moment—how small warning sig…

"Text now! I'll Respond" 🎧 Content Warning: This episode contains open and honest discussions about suicide, self-harm, and mental health struggles. The conversation may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help. In the U.S., you can call …

"Text now! I'll Respond" What if your tree guy was a tree gal who leads with craft, faith, and community—and channels her business into veteran support? Meet certified arborist and ultra-endurance athlete Amy Nikai, one of Nebraska’s first female-owned, ground-level tree company leaders, as we trac…

"Text now! I'll Respond" From the battlefields of Afghanistan to the forefront of community service, Scott Wood's story is one of transformation, purpose, and unwavering faith. After enlisting in the Navy at just 17 and deploying to Afghanistan as a military canine handler at 19, Scott experienced …

"Text now! I'll Respond" What happens when unimaginable tragedy strikes, and you're left to pick up the pieces? Brett Allen's story is one of profound loss transformed into purpose through connection and courage. Brett's life changed forever when his ex-wife Cari was murdered by her boyfriend—a vet…

"Text now! I'll Respond" A tribe isn't just people who like the same stuff – it's made of individuals who believe in your mission, don't flinch when you dream big, and show up when it's inconvenient for them. Success is not a solo sport, and fulfillment doesn't happen in isolation. • Spotting the w…

"Text now! I'll Respond" We explore how giving up alcohol creates unexpected space for bigger, more authentic living through the eyes of six individuals at different stages of their sobriety journey. Each shares candid reflections on what surprised them, what they feared losing, and what they gaine…

"Text now! I'll Respond" What are the odds that a healthy baby boy abandoned on a hospital doorstep in China would grow up to become an accomplished author, speaker, and adoption advocate in America? For Wilson Munsterman, this extraordinary journey isn't just a story—it's his life. At just 19 year…

"Text now! I'll Respond" Ep 36 The Unstoppable Nate Peitz: Taking the "Dis" Out of Disability What does it mean to truly overcome limitations? In this powerful conversation, Nate Peitz redefines what's possible when you refuse to be defined by circumstances beyond your control. Born with spina bifi…

"Text now! I'll Respond" The power of genuine connection threads through this conversation between longtime friends Jay Miralles and DeDee Oliver, who reconnect after nearly three decades to share insights that span professional wisdom and deeply personal memories. DeDee opens up about her remarkab…

"Text now! I'll Respond" Beyond the Vest: The Real Impact of Service Dog Partnerships What does it take to transform a puppy into a life-changing service dog for a veteran? Susan and Brandon pull back the curtain on this rem...