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Blind and Refined

Blind and Refined

Written by: John Powers
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A routine physical for 28 year old John Powers led to an eye specialist informing John that half his sight was gone. He had no idea. A degenerative eye disease (choroideremia) would eventually lead to blindness. 30 years later, John recounts what helped and hindered him on his “challenging and messy” journey of sight loss.

This is a candid narrative in which denial and resistance eventually gave way to acceptance and the assistance of a supportive community and the riches of his Christian faith.

“I think there are others out there who get a life changing diagnosis, and all of a sudden, they have to find a new way forward.”

© 2026 Blind and Refined Spirituality
Episodes
  • Blind Fury - S2 Ep3 (Extended Interview)

    Blind Fury - S2 Ep3 (Extended Interview)
    Oct 12 2026

    Extended Interview. Features guest Corey McDonald, earlier known as "Blind Fury," who helped found the Choroideremia Research Foundation (CureCHM.org). The conversation centers on his advocacy and research work around the condition.

    Cover artwork: Jennie Lodien

    Editing assistance, Ann Powers and Wayne Hepler

    Audio Editing: Reed Seely

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/christopher-galovan/peace-be-with-you
    License code: 6BBTWLZGASK3QFNM
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    23 mins
  • Blind Fury - S2 Ep3

    Blind Fury - S2 Ep3
    Oct 12 2026

    Features guest Corey McDonald, earlier known as "Blind Fury," who helped found the Choroideremia Research Foundation (CureCHM.org). The conversation centers on his advocacy and research work around the condition.

    Cover artwork: Jennie Lodien

    Editing assistance, Ann Powers and Wayne Hepler

    Audio Editing: Reed Seely

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/christopher-galovan/peace-be-with-you
    License code: 6BBTWLZGASK3QFNM
    Show More Show Less
    20 mins
  • Staying in the Right Lane - S2 Ep2

    Staying in the Right Lane - S2 Ep2
    Oct 5 2026

    Uses a story about his friend Mihai driving in the right lane across Europe as a metaphor for accepting limitations instead of fighting them. It's paired with a personal story about his wife Ann helping him through a frustrating moment paying a bill online, grounding the theme in everyday married life.

    Cover artwork: Jennie Lodien

    Editing assistance, Ann Powers and Wayne Hepler

    Audio Editing: Reed Seely

    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/christopher-galovan/peace-be-with-you
    License code: 6BBTWLZGASK3QFNM
    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
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