VOICES Radio Hour

Simple Gifts | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 36

We're starting our 2026 VOICES Radio Hour with Simple Gifts. This episode highlights the everyday treasures and unexpected moments of wonder that illuminate our lives, reminding us of the simple joys and connections that often go unnoticed. Featuring the voices of Caitlin Causey, Shannon Ewing, and Raleigh Burleigh, moderated by Mitzi Rapkin, listeners hear personal reflections on discovery, gratitude, and the moments that spark meaning in our daily lives.  Produced by VOICES in collaboration with KDNK, The Sopris Sun, Cloudgate Studios, and Connection is Medicine Foundation, this episode celebrates the art of noticing, appreciating, and sharing the small yet profound gifts that life offers. 🎧 Listen and be inspired to notice the simple gifts around you, and experience the stories that illuminate the beauty in everyday life.

Looking Back to Look Ahead | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 35

In this special year-end episode of VOICES Radio Hour, we reflect on the stories that shaped our community this year and look forward to what’s ahead. Hear powerful tales of love, loss, resilience, and personal growth from Gary Gleason, Paul Dankers, Ingrid Zuniga, and Alison Alexander. From exploring Internal Family Systems therapy to journeys of migration and sobriety, these storytellers share candid, inspiring experiences that highlight courage, insight, and the connections that bind us. Presented by VOICES in collaboration with Creative Archeology, this episode celebrates storytelling as a way to honor our collective history, heritage, and shared humanity. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and be inspired by the voices that define our community.

I'm Coming Out | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 34

This month on VOICES Radio Hour, we hear powerful coming out stories from LGBTQ+ members of our community. From personal reflections to parent perspectives, each storyteller shares the moments that shaped their journey toward authenticity. Featuring Todd Chamberlin, Myki Jones, Travis Wilson, and a parent navigating her child’s transition, these narratives explore courage, vulnerability, self-acceptance, and the light that endures even through life’s challenges. Produced by VOICES and recorded with Creative Archeology, this episode celebrates the resilience and honesty that makes our community stronger. 🎧 Listen and be inspired by the voices that guide us toward authenticity and connection.

Nuestras VOCES | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 33

In this special episode of VOICES Radio Hour, we highlight the voices of our Spanish-speaking community. Featuring Grisel Briseño, Luis Cardoso, Samuel Bernal, and Ingrid Celeste Zúñiga, the episode is entirely in Spanish and shares stories of courage, migration, and the journey to belonging. This episode is a tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month and a prelude to Nuestras VOCES, an original theater piece celebrating Latin heritage through music, movement, and storytelling. Produced by VOICES and recorded with Creative Archeology, these narratives amplify the voices that enrich and strengthen our community. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and celebrate the resilience, culture, and shared humanity of our Spanish-speaking neighbors.

Common Ground: Interfaith Conversation | VOICES Radio Hour Ep. 32

VOICES Radio Hour continues our Common Ground series with an interfaith conversation. Spiritual leaders from the Roaring Fork Valley share their journeys, the questions that shape them, and the wisdom they’ve gained along the way. Featuring Reverend Wendy Huber, Pastor Emeritus Doug Self, Rita Marsh, and Paul Dankers, this episode explores faith, reflection, and the shared values that connect our community. Produced by VOICES and recorded with Creative Archeology, this conversation celebrates dialogue, understanding, and the stories that bring people together. 🎧 Listen and discover the common threads that unite us across beliefs.