The Rachel Schaefer Show

S1E2: Amy Schaefer on Faith, Family, and Life as a Forensic Investigator

n this episode of The Rachel Schaefer Show, Rachel sits down with Amy Schaefer, a forensic investigator and supervisor with the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office, for a powerful conversation about faith, purpose, and the work most people never see. Amy shares what it is like to serve in the world of forensic investigation, how she grew up, the role faith and family have played in her life, and the advice she would give to others who are trying to find purpose in their own story. This conversation explores calling, resilience, family, and what it means to show up with love and purpose, even in the hardest moments. This episode is a reminder that God can use people in every field, even the ones that feel heavy, to bring dignity, care, and hope to others.

S1E1: Steven Tharp Jr. on Faith, Leadership, Politics, and Purpose

In the first episode of The Rachel Schaefer Show, Rachel sits down with Steven Tharp Jr. for a conversation about faith, leadership, politics, purpose, and the life experiences that have shaped him. Steven shares more about his story, his work, the lessons he has learned along the way, and how his values influence the way he approaches leadership, service, and everyday life. Follow The Rachel Schaefer Show for more unfiltered conversations with people who have a way of living worth learning from.

Introducing The Rachel Schaefer Show

The Rachel Schaefer Show is built around unfiltered conversations with people who have a way of living worth learning from. Hosted by Rachel Schaefer, each episode explores the stories, beliefs, lessons, and defining moments that shaped her guests. From faith and family to leadership, purpose, work, culture, and everyday wisdom, this show feels like sitting at the kitchen table with someone whose story leaves you better than before.