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Ice does not care how confident we feel behind the wheel. Today we slow down, take a breath, and walk through a simple, steady plan to stay safe during ice and snow: when to stay home, what to pack, and how to look out for people and pets who are most at risk. The goal is not fear; it’s care, preparation, and clear choices that lower the chance of emergencies when power lines ice over and streets turn slick.

We start with the basics that save the most lives: avoid nonessential driving, especially on black ice. I share how hospitals and essential workplaces often arrange safe lodging and why that matters for both staff and community. From there we build practical emergency kits for home and car—water, blankets, nonperishables, first-aid, hand warmers, a battery or crank radio, and reflective gear—plus overlooked items like sand or cat litter for traction and a headlamp to keep both hands free. You’ll hear why charging devices early, keeping the fridge closed during outages, and documenting key numbers on paper can make a chaotic hour manageable.

Care stretches beyond our own walls. Pets need warmth, shelter, and unfrozen water. Unhoused neighbors benefit when we know where warming stations and shelters are and share that info fast. We clear up the myth that “being from the North” makes ice safe to drive on; skill can’t beat physics when tires meet a sheet of glaze. Throughout, I return to one simple mantra: watch and pray—stay alert to changing conditions, check on someone who might be alone, and choose caution over bravado.

If you find this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s in the storm’s path, and leave a quick review with your best tip for winter preparedness. Your note might be the reminder someone needs to stay safe tonight.

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Big news, honest energy, and a clear path forward—this update sets the tone for what’s next. We open the door on Season Nine, slated for the second week of February, and share why our show stays unscripted by choice: real people, real stories, no polish required. The goal hasn’t changed—give guests a platform and let you hear their lives in their own words—but the scope is growing with musicians, ministers, business owners, evangelists, and authors ready to step up to the mic.

We also preview a timely companion: a listener’s guide to voting for iHeart’s top podcasts. I’m not on the ballot this year, and that’s fine. New platform, same commitment to community. I’ll point you to standout shows and the exact place to cast your vote, so you can support the creators who move you. Think of it as a curated map for discovering fresh voices and boosting the podcasts that deserve a wider audience.

On the personal front, I’m stepping back into entrepreneurship with a new venture rooted in my strengths and built to serve many. I talk about why self‑employment keeps calling—owning your hours, carrying the weight and the freedom, and eventually hiring great people to grow the work. If you’ve felt that pull to build, you’ll hear practical optimism here: start with what you do well, keep it clean and compliant, and design your days around meaningful impact.

Season Eight’s gratitude runs through every moment—guests who shared openly, listeners who supported monthly, and friends who spread the word. Now we’re turning that momentum into a bigger table for more stories. If you love human‑centered conversations, authentic voices, and a show that shines light on everyday greatness, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help more listeners find these stories. What guest should we bring on next?

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A season closes, the band tunes up, and the curtain rises on something bigger. We’re taking the gratitude and grit of season eight and channeling it into a music-forward season nine—without losing the range that made this community special. From testimony services and cat rescues to authors who turned pain into pages, the last run proved that honest stories travel farther than hype. Now we’re turning the spotlight toward musicians and multi-hyphenates who write, play, sing, produce, and perform—and we’re asking them to bring the process, not just the polish.

You’ll hear about a gifted young pianist and vocalist we can’t wait to reveal, plus the return of a longtime collaborator—once known as Dr. John Thomas, now performing as Nathaniel —releasing a new song and opening up about identity, resilience, and craft. We’re also inviting ministers, evangelists, business owners, authors, and even a few civic voices to widen the lens. The goal is simple: surface the moments where a voice is found, lost, and found again, and map how community, faith, and work keep people moving forward.

We talk platform strategy with candor—why iHeartRadio and BuzzSprout fit our growth—and give flowers to the creatives who shape the visuals and reels that extend the show’s reach. Health and sustainability weave through the plan as well, with vegan experts sharing practical swaps and daily habits. And yes, the heartbeat stays the same: Reaching for the Stars by Chris Murphy Elliott remains our cue to stretch, to honor craft, and to show up for each other.

If you’ve been listening, sharing, or subscribing, you’re part of this sound. Hit follow, send this to a friend who loves music and real stories, and drop a review with the guest or topic you want to hear next—who should take the mic?

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