Seeking Context with Justin Wieland

Join us for a refreshing conversation with Megan Jox, the proud owner of CONFITENT JUICE EMPORIUM located in Colby, Kansas. In this podcast, Megan shares her journey toward becoming a successful entrepreneur and the challenges she faced along the way. She also talks about the benefits of drinking healthy and how juice can improve your overall health and well-being. If you're interested in the health and wellness industry or have ever considered opening a small business, this podcast is perfect for you. Tune in to "Sipping with Megan Jox" and learn from one of the most successful healthy juice shop owners in the business. Watch below or find us on your favorite podcast platform here: linktr.ee/seekingcontext Support the Show. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SeekingContext]

Today’s episode of Seeking Context is dedicated to the mothers of all who have served this great nation, and especially to the late Mildred Kuhlman, mother of 10, grandmother of 65, great grandmother of 101, great great grandmother of 6 and counting.  Edith, who passed away on May 4th, 2023 was a Registered Nurse and was enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps at the end of World War II. May 20 - 21, 2023, the Gold Stars Tribute Wall which features names of all US Service Members lost to the Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars, will be on display in Oakley, Kansas.   Today on Seeking Context, Marshall Rhea and Brian Wolf from the Oakley VFW and VFW Auxiliary share stories about their experiences honoring those who serve.   Learn what the VFW, VFW Auxiliary, and American Legion do for communities around the country and how you can help support veterans and their families.   Find out how Oakley VFW brought the Gold Stars Tribute wall to western Kansas.   Hear stories of veterans and their families celebrating and finding camaraderie with each other back at home.  And listen to a poem about the true meaning of Veteran's Day written and read by Marshall, who lost his son Trenton to the war in Afghanistan.    Watch below or find us on your favorite podcast platform here: linktr.ee/seekingcontext  Support the Show. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SeekingContext]

We continue our special Moments of Light series today with stories of resilience, faith, and community support that remind us of the power of human connection and compassion in times of loss and hardship. It is important to remember that, while faith can be an incredible source of strength and comfort, it is also the tangible actions of those around us that can make a real difference in our lives. By being there for one another, offering support, and working together to uplift those who are struggling, we can create communities that not only endure through difficult times but emerge stronger and more unified. In the face of adversity, it is essential to hold onto hope and to trust in the power of human kindness and love. By learning from those who have walked the path before us and finding strength in our shared experiences, we can not only survive but thrive, even in the most challenging circumstances. So, whether we lean on faith, friends, family, or a combination of all three, let us remember the importance of being present for one another, providing the support and understanding that each person needs to weather the storms of life. Support the Show. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SeekingContext]

Hello and welcome to Moments of Light, a special series of seeking context. Looking back at the first 50 episodes of the show, highlighting moments when the bright light of our common humanity shone through in conversations with my guests. These moments will showcase times when people found faith or lost it. How we deal with grief and support each other in times of loss, stories of people finding joy, meaning and purpose in the face of adversity and discrimination. We'll look at stories of teachers finding their own path to wisdom and how they strive to impart strong values and knowledge to children in a way that makes them feel loved, content and hopeful for the future. And finally, we'll hear from leaders who have found a way to build strong, healthy, vibrant communities, even in a world that seems to sometimes be falling apart. Support the Show. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SeekingContext]

In the fall of 2022, an anonymous donor gave $20,000 to the Logan County Community Foundation, for the explicit benefit of the Logan County Fire Department and Logan County EMS.   Learn how the leaders of these three organizations think about the volunteerism that underpins their success, and how they were brought closer together through the generosity of a donor who shares their commitment and passion for this Kansas community. Watch below or find us on your favorite podcast platform here: linktr.ee/seekingcontext Support the Show. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SeekingContext]