The Echoes Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/echoes-podcast The Echoes Podcast dives into real-world questions about community, faith, and human connection. Guided by hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega, each episode explores personal journeys and societal challenges with inspiring guests—from faith leaders and poets to social advocates—whose stories shape our shared experiences. Through conversations with figures like Rev. Ben McBride, who moved his family to East Oakland’s “Kill Zone” to serve his community, or poet Olga Samples Davis, who reflects on the transformative power of language, we bring to light themes of belonging, resilience, and the meaning of home. From the creators of Echoes Magazine by the H. E. Butt Foundation, The Echoes Podcast continues the magazine's legacy of storytelling that fosters understanding, empathy, and action. © 2025 H. E. Butt Foundation 153eeec7-aee4-5d6a-885a-158bef12a77e yes Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Trailer: The Echoes Podcast en Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:22 -0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:04:10 -0500 https://hebfdn.org/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/Pdx3cZrvg5tA1sk-GFlfuBoeS6IJGFT2r7hhO0hGClo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYTRj/Nzk1YjQ2YjkwZDYy/MDhiYzJjNGFlZTQy/NjU0Zi5qcGc.jpg The Echoes Podcast https://hebfdn.org/ episodic H. E. Butt Foundation The Echoes Podcast dives into real-world questions about community, faith, and human connection. Guided by hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega, each episode explores personal journeys and societal challenges with inspiring guests—from faith leaders and poets to social advocates—whose stories shape our shared experiences. Through conversations with figures like Rev. Ben McBride, who moved his family to East Oakland’s “Kill Zone” to serve his community, or poet Olga Samples Davis, who reflects on the transformative power of language, we bring to light themes of belonging, resilience, and the meaning of home. From the creators of Echoes Magazine by the H. E. Butt Foundation, The Echoes Podcast continues the magazine's legacy of storytelling that fosters understanding, empathy, and action. The Echoes Podcast dives into real-world questions about community, faith, and human connection. community, faith, relationships The H. E. Butt Foundation clients.echoes@thepodlaunchers.com No No Are We All Addicts? The Hidden Attachments Shaping Our Lives 21 21 Are We All Addicts? The Hidden Attachments Shaping Our Lives full 6f1d9b7e-1c15-46a3-89c4-392d8b5ca94c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f44f37eb What if addiction isn’t just about substances—but about the human soul? 

In this episode of The Echoes Podcast, Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega sit down with bestselling author, Episcopal priest, psychotherapist, and Enneagram teacher Ian Morgan Cron to explore a surprising and deeply human idea: we are all addicts. Drawing from his latest book, The Fix, Ian reframes addiction as a misdirected longing—a search for connection, meaning, and ultimately, God. 
 
This conversation also explores the connection between the Enneagram and addiction, the power of self-awareness, and why “hurt people” may be uniquely equipped to help others heal. 

 

Show Notes: 

]]> What if addiction isn’t just about substances—but about the human soul? 

In this episode of The Echoes Podcast, Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega sit down with bestselling author, Episcopal priest, psychotherapist, and Enneagram teacher Ian Morgan Cron to explore a surprising and deeply human idea: we are all addicts. Drawing from his latest book, The Fix, Ian reframes addiction as a misdirected longing—a search for connection, meaning, and ultimately, God. 
 
This conversation also explores the connection between the Enneagram and addiction, the power of self-awareness, and why “hurt people” may be uniquely equipped to help others heal. 

 

Show Notes: 

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2261 What if addiction isn’t just about substances—but about the human soul? 

In this episode of The Echoes Podcast, Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega sit down with bestselling author, Episcopal priest, psychotherapist, and Enneagram teacher Ian Morgan Cron to explore a surprising and deeply human idea: we are all addicts. Drawing from his latest book, The Fix, Ian reframes addiction as a misdirected longing—a search for connection, meaning, and ultimately, God. 
 
This conversation also explores the connection between the Enneagram and addiction, the power of self-awareness, and why “hurt people” may be uniquely equipped to help others heal. 

 

Show Notes: 

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Staying Human in the Age of AI 20 20 Staying Human in the Age of AI full d7942ff5-72c4-4103-9a60-3f3b9c60b4ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc7af289 Summary 

Largely due to technology, many of us feel more connected than ever—but we also feel less known than ever. In this episode, Andy Crouch talks with us about AI, anxiety, loneliness, and what technology can never replace. Drawing on The Life We’re Looking For, Andy explores why “formation requires friction” and why real hope begins with recovering a more personal, relational, and loving way of life. 

 

Listen now and hear a hopeful vision for what it means to stay human. 

 

Do you like this conversation? You can subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free at https://hebfdn.org/echoes/subscribe/ 

 

SHOW NOTES:  

Praxis – Awaken Your Redemptive Imagination 

]]> Summary 

Largely due to technology, many of us feel more connected than ever—but we also feel less known than ever. In this episode, Andy Crouch talks with us about AI, anxiety, loneliness, and what technology can never replace. Drawing on The Life We’re Looking For, Andy explores why “formation requires friction” and why real hope begins with recovering a more personal, relational, and loving way of life. 

 

Listen now and hear a hopeful vision for what it means to stay human. 

 

Do you like this conversation? You can subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free at https://hebfdn.org/echoes/subscribe/ 

 

SHOW NOTES:  

Praxis – Awaken Your Redemptive Imagination 

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2379 Summary 

Largely due to technology, many of us feel more connected than ever—but we also feel less known than ever. In this episode, Andy Crouch talks with us about AI, anxiety, loneliness, and what technology can never replace. Drawing on The Life We’re Looking For, Andy explores why “formation requires friction” and why real hope begins with recovering a more personal, relational, and loving way of life. 

 

Listen now and hear a hopeful vision for what it means to stay human. 

 

Do you like this conversation? You can subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free at https://hebfdn.org/echoes/subscribe/ 

 

SHOW NOTES:  

Praxis – Awaken Your Redemptive Imagination 

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega The Stories That Form Us 19 19 The Stories That Form Us full 78c262ff-d186-40b3-96de-87986b2a5e88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/545feb6c Movies don’t just entertain us—they train our imaginations. In this episode, New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson helps us think about Hollywood, media, AI, and the stories shaping our shared reality. It’s a thoughtful conversation about truth, criticism, and how to choose better narratives in a fractured age.


In this episode

  • Hollywood is an American “dream machine”
  • Movies shape both personal identity and national self-understanding
  • What happens when shared cultural stories fragment
  • The bright side of film: friendship, representation, and moral imagination
  • Joan Didion on truth, spin, nostalgia, and storytelling
  • Why criticism matters and how it can model civil disagreement
  • How advertising, lifestyle branding, and media shape our picture of the good life
  • Why AI-generated video poses a serious challenge to truth
  • Practical habits for becoming a more discerning viewer
  • Alyssa’s thoughts on the 2026 Oscar nominees and a few films worth seeking out

Books mentioned

  • We Tell Ourselves Stories by Alissa Wilkinson
  • Salty by Alissa Wilkinson
  • How to Survive the Apocalypse by Alissa Wilkinson and Doug Joustra
  • An Experiment in Criticism by C. S. Lewis

Films mentioned

  • The Truman Show (1998)
  • The General (1926)
  • Ratatouille (2007)
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  • Sinners (2025)
  • The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)
  • Train Dreams (2025)
  • Hidden Figures (2016)
  • The Lord of the Rings (2001 - 2003)
  • My Girl (1991)
  • Tron (1982)
]]> Movies don’t just entertain us—they train our imaginations. In this episode, New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson helps us think about Hollywood, media, AI, and the stories shaping our shared reality. It’s a thoughtful conversation about truth, criticism, and how to choose better narratives in a fractured age.


In this episode

  • Hollywood is an American “dream machine”
  • Movies shape both personal identity and national self-understanding
  • What happens when shared cultural stories fragment
  • The bright side of film: friendship, representation, and moral imagination
  • Joan Didion on truth, spin, nostalgia, and storytelling
  • Why criticism matters and how it can model civil disagreement
  • How advertising, lifestyle branding, and media shape our picture of the good life
  • Why AI-generated video poses a serious challenge to truth
  • Practical habits for becoming a more discerning viewer
  • Alyssa’s thoughts on the 2026 Oscar nominees and a few films worth seeking out

Books mentioned

  • We Tell Ourselves Stories by Alissa Wilkinson
  • Salty by Alissa Wilkinson
  • How to Survive the Apocalypse by Alissa Wilkinson and Doug Joustra
  • An Experiment in Criticism by C. S. Lewis

Films mentioned

  • The Truman Show (1998)
  • The General (1926)
  • Ratatouille (2007)
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  • Sinners (2025)
  • The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)
  • Train Dreams (2025)
  • Hidden Figures (2016)
  • The Lord of the Rings (2001 - 2003)
  • My Girl (1991)
  • Tron (1982)
]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2645 Movies don’t just entertain us—they train our imaginations. In this episode, New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson helps us think about Hollywood, media, AI, and the stories shaping our shared reality. It’s a thoughtful conversation about truth, criticism, and how to choose better narratives in a fractured age.


In this episode

  • Hollywood is an American “dream machine”
  • Movies shape both personal identity and national self-understanding
  • What happens when shared cultural stories fragment
  • The bright side of film: friendship, representation, and moral imagination
  • Joan Didion on truth, spin, nostalgia, and storytelling
  • Why criticism matters and how it can model civil disagreement
  • How advertising, lifestyle branding, and media shape our picture of the good life
  • Why AI-generated video poses a serious challenge to truth
  • Practical habits for becoming a more discerning viewer
  • Alyssa’s thoughts on the 2026 Oscar nominees and a few films worth seeking out

Books mentioned

  • We Tell Ourselves Stories by Alissa Wilkinson
  • Salty by Alissa Wilkinson
  • How to Survive the Apocalypse by Alissa Wilkinson and Doug Joustra
  • An Experiment in Criticism by C. S. Lewis

Films mentioned

  • The Truman Show (1998)
  • The General (1926)
  • Ratatouille (2007)
  • E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
  • Sinners (2025)
  • The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)
  • Train Dreams (2025)
  • Hidden Figures (2016)
  • The Lord of the Rings (2001 - 2003)
  • My Girl (1991)
  • Tron (1982)
]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega On Childlike Wonder 18 18 On Childlike Wonder full 2c04083a-31a0-41b2-8b24-9608a7965e4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/99b901f5 In this episode, New York Times bestselling children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones discusses storytelling, faith, and rediscovering childlike wonder. Drawing from her books, including The Jesus Storybook Bible and Jesus, Our True Friend, Sally helps us explore themes of friendship, trust in God’s presence, and the freedom that comes from approaching faith like a child, allowing space for awe, imagination, and grace. 

 

NOTES:  

]]> In this episode, New York Times bestselling children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones discusses storytelling, faith, and rediscovering childlike wonder. Drawing from her books, including The Jesus Storybook Bible and Jesus, Our True Friend, Sally helps us explore themes of friendship, trust in God’s presence, and the freedom that comes from approaching faith like a child, allowing space for awe, imagination, and grace. 

 

NOTES:  

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2324 In this episode, New York Times bestselling children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones discusses storytelling, faith, and rediscovering childlike wonder. Drawing from her books, including The Jesus Storybook Bible and Jesus, Our True Friend, Sally helps us explore themes of friendship, trust in God’s presence, and the freedom that comes from approaching faith like a child, allowing space for awe, imagination, and grace. 

 

NOTES:  

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega How to Hope Well 17 17 How to Hope Well full 8385166f-28ac-4752-b9fb-ab5385e8f77f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e55092a SUMMARY: 

Physician and medical ethicist Dr. Lydia Dugdale (Columbia University) argues hope isn’t a careless wish—it’s a practiced habit oriented toward a future good that’s hard but possible. We talk about hope as a communal discipline, the dangers on both sides—despair and false hope—how doctors actually handle prognoses, why imagination relates to hope, and whether “AI grief avatars” help or harm. Along the way: Aquinas, Augustine, and Howard E. Butt Jr. advising us to stay “steady in the saddle.” 

 

NOTES: 

]]> SUMMARY: 

Physician and medical ethicist Dr. Lydia Dugdale (Columbia University) argues hope isn’t a careless wish—it’s a practiced habit oriented toward a future good that’s hard but possible. We talk about hope as a communal discipline, the dangers on both sides—despair and false hope—how doctors actually handle prognoses, why imagination relates to hope, and whether “AI grief avatars” help or harm. Along the way: Aquinas, Augustine, and Howard E. Butt Jr. advising us to stay “steady in the saddle.” 

 

NOTES: 

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2218 SUMMARY: 

Physician and medical ethicist Dr. Lydia Dugdale (Columbia University) argues hope isn’t a careless wish—it’s a practiced habit oriented toward a future good that’s hard but possible. We talk about hope as a communal discipline, the dangers on both sides—despair and false hope—how doctors actually handle prognoses, why imagination relates to hope, and whether “AI grief avatars” help or harm. Along the way: Aquinas, Augustine, and Howard E. Butt Jr. advising us to stay “steady in the saddle.” 

 

NOTES: 

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Start Now: Practices for Flourishing in the Third Third 16 16 Start Now: Practices for Flourishing in the Third Third full 46e4d631-8646-4614-b348-32d504cedbaa https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a9dba41 “I love being old.” That comment from a woman in her late 80s stuck with Mark D. Roberts. Today he helps people think about how to flourish in the “third third” of life. In this episode of The Echoes Podcast, we cover why relationships at 20–50 shape our health at 80, what the U.S. Surgeon General calls the loneliness epidemic, how churches can foster intergenerational community, when moving in your 60s+ helps—or hurts—your social fabric, and why “it’s all about you” is a terrible retirement story. Practical, hopeful, and unapologetically positive about how to age well. 

NOTES: 

]]> “I love being old.” That comment from a woman in her late 80s stuck with Mark D. Roberts. Today he helps people think about how to flourish in the “third third” of life. In this episode of The Echoes Podcast, we cover why relationships at 20–50 shape our health at 80, what the U.S. Surgeon General calls the loneliness epidemic, how churches can foster intergenerational community, when moving in your 60s+ helps—or hurts—your social fabric, and why “it’s all about you” is a terrible retirement story. Practical, hopeful, and unapologetically positive about how to age well. 

NOTES: 

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2163 “I love being old.” That comment from a woman in her late 80s stuck with Mark D. Roberts. Today he helps people think about how to flourish in the “third third” of life. In this episode of The Echoes Podcast, we cover why relationships at 20–50 shape our health at 80, what the U.S. Surgeon General calls the loneliness epidemic, how churches can foster intergenerational community, when moving in your 60s+ helps—or hurts—your social fabric, and why “it’s all about you” is a terrible retirement story. Practical, hopeful, and unapologetically positive about how to age well. 

NOTES: 

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega The Father You Get: Fathers, Faith, and the Loneliness Crisis 15 15 The Father You Get: Fathers, Faith, and the Loneliness Crisis full 7942f9fc-2805-4cfe-80dc-50ff381a60f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75b73d53  A frank talk about fathers—what we inherit, what we can repair, and how faith communities help (or don’t). Patton Dodd, author of The Father You Get, shares the story behind his new memoir and the “father hunger” that shaped him. We discuss money and manhood and honest family conversations. The Father You Get released in 2025 and is available in print, audio, and at your local bookstore. 


NOTES: 

Host/producer team: Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, Marcus Goodyear; editing: Rob Stennett, Kim Stone; music: Jonny Rodgers; executive producers: David Rogers & Patton Dodd. 

LINKS: 

Book (print): https://www.amazon.com/Father-You-Get-Believe-Become/dp/1506486983 


Book (Bookshop): https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-father-you-get-and-the-ones-you-make-believe-in-and-become-patton-dodd/52778e09f432a4a2 


Audiobook (Audible): https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Father-You-Get-Audiobook/B0F49977Q7 


Anna Machin – fatherhood research: https://annamachin.com/books/ 


Echoes Podcast – “The Cure for Loneliness” (Kinghorn): https://echoesmagazine.org/stories/the-echoes-podcast-s1e8/ 

Echoes feature – “Loneliness Is Killing Us”: https://echoesmagazine.org/stories/loneliness-is-killing-us/ 

U.S. Surgeon General Advisory (PDF): https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf 

Fr. Thomas McKenzie sermons archive: https://thisherechurch.com/ 

Laity Lodge Men’s Retreat: https://www.laitylodge.org/retreats/mens-retreat-2025/ 

Subscribe to Echoes magazine (free): https://echoesmagazine.org/ 

H. E. Butt Foundation (about/programs): https://hebfdn.org/ 

The music of Jonny Rodgers: CINDERTALK 

The Prodigal Son (Luke 15): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15%3A11-32&version=NIV 

]]>  A frank talk about fathers—what we inherit, what we can repair, and how faith communities help (or don’t). Patton Dodd, author of The Father You Get, shares the story behind his new memoir and the “father hunger” that shaped him. We discuss money and manhood and honest family conversations. The Father You Get released in 2025 and is available in print, audio, and at your local bookstore. 


NOTES: 

Host/producer team: Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, Marcus Goodyear; editing: Rob Stennett, Kim Stone; music: Jonny Rodgers; executive producers: David Rogers & Patton Dodd. 

LINKS: 

Book (print): https://www.amazon.com/Father-You-Get-Believe-Become/dp/1506486983 


Book (Bookshop): https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-father-you-get-and-the-ones-you-make-believe-in-and-become-patton-dodd/52778e09f432a4a2 


Audiobook (Audible): https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Father-You-Get-Audiobook/B0F49977Q7 


Anna Machin – fatherhood research: https://annamachin.com/books/ 


Echoes Podcast – “The Cure for Loneliness” (Kinghorn): https://echoesmagazine.org/stories/the-echoes-podcast-s1e8/ 

Echoes feature – “Loneliness Is Killing Us”: https://echoesmagazine.org/stories/loneliness-is-killing-us/ 

U.S. Surgeon General Advisory (PDF): https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf 

Fr. Thomas McKenzie sermons archive: https://thisherechurch.com/ 

Laity Lodge Men’s Retreat: https://www.laitylodge.org/retreats/mens-retreat-2025/ 

Subscribe to Echoes magazine (free): https://echoesmagazine.org/ 

H. E. Butt Foundation (about/programs): https://hebfdn.org/ 

The music of Jonny Rodgers: CINDERTALK 

The Prodigal Son (Luke 15): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15%3A11-32&version=NIV 

]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2665  A frank talk about fathers—what we inherit, what we can repair, and how faith communities help (or don’t). Patton Dodd, author of The Father You Get, shares the story behind his new memoir and the “father hunger” that shaped him. We discuss money and manhood and honest family conversations. The Father You Get released in 2025 and is available in print, audio, and at your local bookstore. 


NOTES: 

Host/producer team: Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, Marcus Goodyear; editing: Rob Stennett, Kim Stone; music: Jonny Rodgers; executive producers: David Rogers & Patton Dodd. 

LINKS: 

Book (print): https://www.amazon.com/Father-You-Get-Believe-Become/dp/1506486983 


Book (Bookshop): https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-father-you-get-and-the-ones-you-make-believe-in-and-become-patton-dodd/52778e09f432a4a2 


Audiobook (Audible): https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Father-You-Get-Audiobook/B0F49977Q7 


Anna Machin – fatherhood research: https://annamachin.com/books/ 


Echoes Podcast – “The Cure for Loneliness” (Kinghorn): https://echoesmagazine.org/stories/the-echoes-podcast-s1e8/ 

Echoes feature – “Loneliness Is Killing Us”: https://echoesmagazine.org/stories/loneliness-is-killing-us/ 

U.S. Surgeon General Advisory (PDF): https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf 

Fr. Thomas McKenzie sermons archive: https://thisherechurch.com/ 

Laity Lodge Men’s Retreat: https://www.laitylodge.org/retreats/mens-retreat-2025/ 

Subscribe to Echoes magazine (free): https://echoesmagazine.org/ 

H. E. Butt Foundation (about/programs): https://hebfdn.org/ 

The music of Jonny Rodgers: CINDERTALK 

The Prodigal Son (Luke 15): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15%3A11-32&version=NIV 

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega How Do We Help Our Kids Cope With Crisis? | With Dr. Jamie Aten & Kent Annan 14 14 How Do We Help Our Kids Cope With Crisis? | With Dr. Jamie Aten & Kent Annan full f3ff3605-c8e5-470a-961a-1765fab187bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/54c8d86c This summer, devastating floods struck Central Texas, leaving families, camps, and entire communities grieving and in shock. In response, the Echoes team hosted two live webinars to support parents, educators, and caregivers facing an urgent question: How do we help our kids cope with something like this?

In this season one finale, we share highlights from those gatherings—including two heartfelt conversations with trauma expert Dr. Jamie Aten. A seasoned psychologist and co-creator of Spiritual First Aid, Jamie has spent over 20 years responding to the world’s hardest disasters and has lived through personal trauma himself.

He’s joined in the second conversation by Kent Annan, host of the Better Samaritan Podcast, for an honest and hopeful dialogue about grief, parenting, and self-compassion. Together, they offer practical tools and spiritual insight for those walking children—and themselves—through fear, confusion, and loss.

Whether you're a parent, pastor, educator, or community leader, this conversation offers grace-filled wisdom for showing up with love, clarity, and resilience when it’s needed most.


Mentioned in this episode:

Subscribe to Echoes Magazine at hebfdn.org/echoes/subscribe to receive a beautiful, free print magazine each quarter.

]]> This summer, devastating floods struck Central Texas, leaving families, camps, and entire communities grieving and in shock. In response, the Echoes team hosted two live webinars to support parents, educators, and caregivers facing an urgent question: How do we help our kids cope with something like this?

In this season one finale, we share highlights from those gatherings—including two heartfelt conversations with trauma expert Dr. Jamie Aten. A seasoned psychologist and co-creator of Spiritual First Aid, Jamie has spent over 20 years responding to the world’s hardest disasters and has lived through personal trauma himself.

He’s joined in the second conversation by Kent Annan, host of the Better Samaritan Podcast, for an honest and hopeful dialogue about grief, parenting, and self-compassion. Together, they offer practical tools and spiritual insight for those walking children—and themselves—through fear, confusion, and loss.

Whether you're a parent, pastor, educator, or community leader, this conversation offers grace-filled wisdom for showing up with love, clarity, and resilience when it’s needed most.


Mentioned in this episode:

Subscribe to Echoes Magazine at hebfdn.org/echoes/subscribe to receive a beautiful, free print magazine each quarter.

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2622 This summer, devastating floods struck Central Texas, leaving families, camps, and entire communities grieving and in shock. In response, the Echoes team hosted two live webinars to support parents, educators, and caregivers facing an urgent question: How do we help our kids cope with something like this?

In this season one finale, we share highlights from those gatherings—including two heartfelt conversations with trauma expert Dr. Jamie Aten. A seasoned psychologist and co-creator of Spiritual First Aid, Jamie has spent over 20 years responding to the world’s hardest disasters and has lived through personal trauma himself.

He’s joined in the second conversation by Kent Annan, host of the Better Samaritan Podcast, for an honest and hopeful dialogue about grief, parenting, and self-compassion. Together, they offer practical tools and spiritual insight for those walking children—and themselves—through fear, confusion, and loss.

Whether you're a parent, pastor, educator, or community leader, this conversation offers grace-filled wisdom for showing up with love, clarity, and resilience when it’s needed most.


Mentioned in this episode:

Subscribe to Echoes Magazine at hebfdn.org/echoes/subscribe to receive a beautiful, free print magazine each quarter.

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Repairing What Politics Can’t Fix: David Brooks on Trust, Morality, and Our Search for Meaning 13 13 Repairing What Politics Can’t Fix: David Brooks on Trust, Morality, and Our Search for Meaning full 24058062-f93b-443f-98e0-62ecbdcc8be2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e6b94c0 We live in a difficult time. People have their opinions about how to solve problems, but distrust runs deep. People make promises—especially our politicians—but they can’t always deliver on those promises. In our season one finale, bestselling author and columnist David Brooks joins The Echoes Podcast to explore what’s really missing—and how we might find it again. Brooks helps us see that what’s broken in our world is not simply political, but spiritual and relational. He shares stories of moral formation and vulnerability, and together we practice the simple but powerful act of asking good questions. Along the way, we reflect on the limits of AI, the enduring power of art, and why overinvesting in friendship might just be the hope we need.

David Brooks is the author of The Road to Character, The Second Mountain, and How to Know a Person. A columnist for The New York Times and The Atlantic, he’s known for exploring the intersection of politics, culture, and morality.

Mentioned in this episode:

Subscribe to Echoes Magazine at hebfdn.org/echoes/subscribe/ to receive a beautiful, free print magazine each quarter.

]]> We live in a difficult time. People have their opinions about how to solve problems, but distrust runs deep. People make promises—especially our politicians—but they can’t always deliver on those promises. In our season one finale, bestselling author and columnist David Brooks joins The Echoes Podcast to explore what’s really missing—and how we might find it again. Brooks helps us see that what’s broken in our world is not simply political, but spiritual and relational. He shares stories of moral formation and vulnerability, and together we practice the simple but powerful act of asking good questions. Along the way, we reflect on the limits of AI, the enduring power of art, and why overinvesting in friendship might just be the hope we need.

David Brooks is the author of The Road to Character, The Second Mountain, and How to Know a Person. A columnist for The New York Times and The Atlantic, he’s known for exploring the intersection of politics, culture, and morality.

Mentioned in this episode:

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]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2827 We live in a difficult time. People have their opinions about how to solve problems, but distrust runs deep. People make promises—especially our politicians—but they can’t always deliver on those promises. In our season one finale, bestselling author and columnist David Brooks joins The Echoes Podcast to explore what’s really missing—and how we might find it again. Brooks helps us see that what’s broken in our world is not simply political, but spiritual and relational. He shares stories of moral formation and vulnerability, and together we practice the simple but powerful act of asking good questions. Along the way, we reflect on the limits of AI, the enduring power of art, and why overinvesting in friendship might just be the hope we need.

David Brooks is the author of The Road to Character, The Second Mountain, and How to Know a Person. A columnist for The New York Times and The Atlantic, he’s known for exploring the intersection of politics, culture, and morality.

Mentioned in this episode:

Subscribe to Echoes Magazine at hebfdn.org/echoes/subscribe/ to receive a beautiful, free print magazine each quarter.

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Why AI Can't Make Art | with Austin Kleon 12 12 Why AI Can't Make Art | with Austin Kleon full 64e4b80b-a26c-436b-92c3-936e59bfc600 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a32b1e27 What does it mean to create something beautiful—not despite our limitations, but because of them? We talk with bestselling author and artist Austin Kleon about creativity as resistance, the tension between process and product, and the courage to show our work. From crushed oyster shells to pink conchas, from ancient nun rhythms to the modern grind, this episode reminds us that creativity is not about abundance—it’s about attention. And it might just save our souls. 

Our guest this week, Austin Kleon, is the New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, and Keep Going. Known for his accessible insights into the creative process, he writes a widely followed weekly newsletter and shares his own journey of making art with words and pictures. 

Notes  

]]> What does it mean to create something beautiful—not despite our limitations, but because of them? We talk with bestselling author and artist Austin Kleon about creativity as resistance, the tension between process and product, and the courage to show our work. From crushed oyster shells to pink conchas, from ancient nun rhythms to the modern grind, this episode reminds us that creativity is not about abundance—it’s about attention. And it might just save our souls. 

Our guest this week, Austin Kleon, is the New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, and Keep Going. Known for his accessible insights into the creative process, he writes a widely followed weekly newsletter and shares his own journey of making art with words and pictures. 

Notes  

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2079 What does it mean to create something beautiful—not despite our limitations, but because of them? We talk with bestselling author and artist Austin Kleon about creativity as resistance, the tension between process and product, and the courage to show our work. From crushed oyster shells to pink conchas, from ancient nun rhythms to the modern grind, this episode reminds us that creativity is not about abundance—it’s about attention. And it might just save our souls. 

Our guest this week, Austin Kleon, is the New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, and Keep Going. Known for his accessible insights into the creative process, he writes a widely followed weekly newsletter and shares his own journey of making art with words and pictures. 

Notes  

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega What Teenagers Have Always Needed | With Crystal Kirgiss  11 11 What Teenagers Have Always Needed | With Crystal Kirgiss  full 48f33b79-7bf5-4780-83ff-046806a6a815 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b259677e Do “kids these days” have you scratching your head? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Crystal Kirgiss joins Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear to explore the ancient roots of adolescence, the unchanging traits of teenagers across time, and why understanding young adults has more to do with showing up than keeping up with trends. Whether you're a parent, a mentor, or just someone who wants to support the next generation, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that you’re not the first person to face these challenges.  

  

Even if you don't have kids, simply being a good neighbor can include noticing and caring for teens in your community. You don’t need to be cool—you just need to be there.  

  

Notes  

]]> Do “kids these days” have you scratching your head? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Crystal Kirgiss joins Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear to explore the ancient roots of adolescence, the unchanging traits of teenagers across time, and why understanding young adults has more to do with showing up than keeping up with trends. Whether you're a parent, a mentor, or just someone who wants to support the next generation, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that you’re not the first person to face these challenges.  

  

Even if you don't have kids, simply being a good neighbor can include noticing and caring for teens in your community. You don’t need to be cool—you just need to be there.  

  

Notes  

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 1904 Do “kids these days” have you scratching your head? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Crystal Kirgiss joins Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear to explore the ancient roots of adolescence, the unchanging traits of teenagers across time, and why understanding young adults has more to do with showing up than keeping up with trends. Whether you're a parent, a mentor, or just someone who wants to support the next generation, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and a reminder that you’re not the first person to face these challenges.  

  

Even if you don't have kids, simply being a good neighbor can include noticing and caring for teens in your community. You don’t need to be cool—you just need to be there.  

  

Notes  

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Faith and Justice | With Sister Pearl Ceasar 10 10 Faith and Justice | With Sister Pearl Ceasar full 1fdee9a7-3232-4907-832a-5bc1945bb833 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c788f71 Sister Pearl Ceasar has a remarkable journey from classroom teacher to nonpartisan community organizer. Guided by her deep faith and commitment to justice, Sister Pearl spent decades building coalitions for change in San Antonio and across Texas. She explains how personal relationships, listening, and persistence can transform neighborhoods—and entire cities. Co-hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega join Sister Pearl to reflect on faith, leadership, and the power of binding communities together for the common good.

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org 

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 


Episode Notes: 

  • "If you’re walking and no one is following, you’re not leading—you’re just out for a walk."
  • "Real change happens when neighbors listen to each other—and move forward together."
  • "Organizing isn’t about politics; it’s about love made visible in community."
  • "Faith isn’t abstract. It’s building drainage systems, raising wages, and ensuring everyone has a fair shot."
  • "Justice is slow work, but the only thing slower is doing nothing at all."
  • COPS/Metro Alliance
  • Project Quest
  • Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF)
  • Learn more about community organizing in Texas at the West/Southwest IAF.

Production Team:

Written and produced by Marcus Goodyear, Camille Hall-Ortega, and Rob Stennett 

Hosted by Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega

Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 

Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 

Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer 

Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce 

Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy 

Staff Writer: Beth Avila 

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

Special thanks to our guest Sister Pearl Ceasar. 

]]> Sister Pearl Ceasar has a remarkable journey from classroom teacher to nonpartisan community organizer. Guided by her deep faith and commitment to justice, Sister Pearl spent decades building coalitions for change in San Antonio and across Texas. She explains how personal relationships, listening, and persistence can transform neighborhoods—and entire cities. Co-hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega join Sister Pearl to reflect on faith, leadership, and the power of binding communities together for the common good.

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org 

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 


Episode Notes: 

  • "If you’re walking and no one is following, you’re not leading—you’re just out for a walk."
  • "Real change happens when neighbors listen to each other—and move forward together."
  • "Organizing isn’t about politics; it’s about love made visible in community."
  • "Faith isn’t abstract. It’s building drainage systems, raising wages, and ensuring everyone has a fair shot."
  • "Justice is slow work, but the only thing slower is doing nothing at all."
  • COPS/Metro Alliance
  • Project Quest
  • Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF)
  • Learn more about community organizing in Texas at the West/Southwest IAF.

Production Team:

Written and produced by Marcus Goodyear, Camille Hall-Ortega, and Rob Stennett 

Hosted by Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega

Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 

Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 

Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer 

Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce 

Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy 

Staff Writer: Beth Avila 

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

Special thanks to our guest Sister Pearl Ceasar. 

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2142 Sister Pearl Ceasar has a remarkable journey from classroom teacher to nonpartisan community organizer. Guided by her deep faith and commitment to justice, Sister Pearl spent decades building coalitions for change in San Antonio and across Texas. She explains how personal relationships, listening, and persistence can transform neighborhoods—and entire cities. Co-hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega join Sister Pearl to reflect on faith, leadership, and the power of binding communities together for the common good.

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org 

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 


Episode Notes: 

  • "If you’re walking and no one is following, you’re not leading—you’re just out for a walk."
  • "Real change happens when neighbors listen to each other—and move forward together."
  • "Organizing isn’t about politics; it’s about love made visible in community."
  • "Faith isn’t abstract. It’s building drainage systems, raising wages, and ensuring everyone has a fair shot."
  • "Justice is slow work, but the only thing slower is doing nothing at all."
  • COPS/Metro Alliance
  • Project Quest
  • Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF)
  • Learn more about community organizing in Texas at the West/Southwest IAF.

Production Team:

Written and produced by Marcus Goodyear, Camille Hall-Ortega, and Rob Stennett 

Hosted by Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega

Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 

Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 

Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer 

Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce 

Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy 

Staff Writer: Beth Avila 

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

Special thanks to our guest Sister Pearl Ceasar. 

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Grace and Grit | With Ashley Cleveland 9 9 Grace and Grit | With Ashley Cleveland full 1165ce5d-cb90-487c-959e-1d32ed59c4c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74c6289e Grammy-winning musical artist and author Ashley Cleveland joins The Echoes Podcast to talk about grit. Through addiction and recovery, heartbreak and healing, Ashley invites us into a story where surrender becomes strength, vulnerability becomes vision, and brokenness gives way to beauty. This is a conversation about faith forged in fire, and the quiet, astonishing power of telling the whole, unvarnished truth. 

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org 

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 

Episode Notes: 

Production Team: 
Written and produced by Marcus Goodyear, Camille Hall-Ortega, and Rob Stennett 
Hosted by Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear 
Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer 
Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce 
Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy 
Staff Writer: Beth Avila 

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

Special thanks to our guest Ashley Cleveland for being vulnerable about her struggles and for talking with us about grit. 

]]> Grammy-winning musical artist and author Ashley Cleveland joins The Echoes Podcast to talk about grit. Through addiction and recovery, heartbreak and healing, Ashley invites us into a story where surrender becomes strength, vulnerability becomes vision, and brokenness gives way to beauty. This is a conversation about faith forged in fire, and the quiet, astonishing power of telling the whole, unvarnished truth. 

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org 

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 

Episode Notes: 

Production Team: 
Written and produced by Marcus Goodyear, Camille Hall-Ortega, and Rob Stennett 
Hosted by Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear 
Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer 
Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce 
Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy 
Staff Writer: Beth Avila 

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

Special thanks to our guest Ashley Cleveland for being vulnerable about her struggles and for talking with us about grit. 

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2156 Grammy-winning musical artist and author Ashley Cleveland joins The Echoes Podcast to talk about grit. Through addiction and recovery, heartbreak and healing, Ashley invites us into a story where surrender becomes strength, vulnerability becomes vision, and brokenness gives way to beauty. This is a conversation about faith forged in fire, and the quiet, astonishing power of telling the whole, unvarnished truth. 

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org 

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 

Episode Notes: 

Production Team: 
Written and produced by Marcus Goodyear, Camille Hall-Ortega, and Rob Stennett 
Hosted by Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear 
Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer 
Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce 
Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy 
Staff Writer: Beth Avila 

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

Special thanks to our guest Ashley Cleveland for being vulnerable about her struggles and for talking with us about grit. 

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega The Cure for Loneliness | With Dr. Warren Kinghorn 8 8 The Cure for Loneliness | With Dr. Warren Kinghorn full fbf7093f-2886-4123-b826-880c014ea72f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9fe57ba Theoretically, we are more connected than ever, yet loneliness is a growing crisis. Research shows that social isolation can be as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. What’s behind this epidemic of disconnection, and what can we do about it?

In this episode, psychiatrist and theologian Dr. Warren Kinghorn joins hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega to explore the medical and theological roots of loneliness. Drawing on his work with veterans, students, and other communities, Dr. Kinghorn offers a powerful perspective on why we struggle to find belonging—and how embracing vulnerability and deep connection can change our lives.

From the impact of social media to the lessons of faith, from the role of community to the surprising effects of shame, this conversation is a hopeful reflection on what it truly means to belong.

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Notes:

Production Team:
Written and produced by Marcus Goodyear, Rob Stennett, and Camille Hall-Ortega
Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone
Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers
Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer

Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce

Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy

Staff Writer: Elisabeth Avila

Writer: Elizabeth Coffee

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation

Special thanks to our guest Dr. Warren Kinghorn for his thoughtful exploration of loneliness, belonging, and mental health.

]]> Theoretically, we are more connected than ever, yet loneliness is a growing crisis. Research shows that social isolation can be as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. What’s behind this epidemic of disconnection, and what can we do about it?

In this episode, psychiatrist and theologian Dr. Warren Kinghorn joins hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega to explore the medical and theological roots of loneliness. Drawing on his work with veterans, students, and other communities, Dr. Kinghorn offers a powerful perspective on why we struggle to find belonging—and how embracing vulnerability and deep connection can change our lives.

From the impact of social media to the lessons of faith, from the role of community to the surprising effects of shame, this conversation is a hopeful reflection on what it truly means to belong.

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Notes:

Production Team:
Written and produced by Marcus Goodyear, Rob Stennett, and Camille Hall-Ortega
Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone
Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers
Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer

Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce

Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy

Staff Writer: Elisabeth Avila

Writer: Elizabeth Coffee

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation

Special thanks to our guest Dr. Warren Kinghorn for his thoughtful exploration of loneliness, belonging, and mental health.

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2077 Theoretically, we are more connected than ever, yet loneliness is a growing crisis. Research shows that social isolation can be as harmful to our health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. What’s behind this epidemic of disconnection, and what can we do about it?

In this episode, psychiatrist and theologian Dr. Warren Kinghorn joins hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega to explore the medical and theological roots of loneliness. Drawing on his work with veterans, students, and other communities, Dr. Kinghorn offers a powerful perspective on why we struggle to find belonging—and how embracing vulnerability and deep connection can change our lives.

From the impact of social media to the lessons of faith, from the role of community to the surprising effects of shame, this conversation is a hopeful reflection on what it truly means to belong.

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode Notes:

Production Team:
Written and produced by Marcus Goodyear, Rob Stennett, and Camille Hall-Ortega
Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone
Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers
Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer

Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce

Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy

Staff Writer: Elisabeth Avila

Writer: Elizabeth Coffee

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation

Special thanks to our guest Dr. Warren Kinghorn for his thoughtful exploration of loneliness, belonging, and mental health.

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Does Your Zip Code Determine Your Life Expectancy? | With Dr. Lyssa Ochoa 7 7 Does Your Zip Code Determine Your Life Expectancy? | With Dr. Lyssa Ochoa full 5ef34e53-709b-4b01-ab32-dbd42c56989f https://share.transistor.fm/s/c971a3b6 “Your zip code shouldn’t determine your life expectancy—but in many American cities, it does.” In this eye-opening conversation, San Antonio vascular surgeon Dr. Lyssa Ochoa talks with us, your hosts Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear, about the stark health disparities in our communities. She highlights a 20-year gap in life expectancy between San Antonio neighborhoods just miles apart. This issue has complicated roots—including historical practices like redlining—and today, some communities are seeing higher rates of diabetes, amputations, and other chronic illnesses. Through her work at the SAVE Clinic, Dr. Ochoa advocates fiercely for equitable healthcare, investing in underserved neighborhoods, and offering compassionate, accessible care. Join us as we discuss why true community health means caring for our neighbors.

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org


Episode Notes:

Production Team:

Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear

Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone

Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers

Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer

Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce

Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy

Staff Writer: Beth Avila

Writer: Elizabeth Coffee

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation

Special thanks to our guest Dr. Lyssa Ochoa for highlighting health disparities and advocating passionately for equitable healthcare in our communities.

]]> “Your zip code shouldn’t determine your life expectancy—but in many American cities, it does.” In this eye-opening conversation, San Antonio vascular surgeon Dr. Lyssa Ochoa talks with us, your hosts Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear, about the stark health disparities in our communities. She highlights a 20-year gap in life expectancy between San Antonio neighborhoods just miles apart. This issue has complicated roots—including historical practices like redlining—and today, some communities are seeing higher rates of diabetes, amputations, and other chronic illnesses. Through her work at the SAVE Clinic, Dr. Ochoa advocates fiercely for equitable healthcare, investing in underserved neighborhoods, and offering compassionate, accessible care. Join us as we discuss why true community health means caring for our neighbors.

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org


Episode Notes:

Production Team:

Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear

Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone

Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers

Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer

Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce

Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy

Staff Writer: Beth Avila

Writer: Elizabeth Coffee

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation

Special thanks to our guest Dr. Lyssa Ochoa for highlighting health disparities and advocating passionately for equitable healthcare in our communities.

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 1964 “Your zip code shouldn’t determine your life expectancy—but in many American cities, it does.” In this eye-opening conversation, San Antonio vascular surgeon Dr. Lyssa Ochoa talks with us, your hosts Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear, about the stark health disparities in our communities. She highlights a 20-year gap in life expectancy between San Antonio neighborhoods just miles apart. This issue has complicated roots—including historical practices like redlining—and today, some communities are seeing higher rates of diabetes, amputations, and other chronic illnesses. Through her work at the SAVE Clinic, Dr. Ochoa advocates fiercely for equitable healthcare, investing in underserved neighborhoods, and offering compassionate, accessible care. Join us as we discuss why true community health means caring for our neighbors.

🔗 Subscribe to Echoes Magazine for free: EchoesMagazine.org


Episode Notes:

Production Team:

Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear

Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone

Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers

Graphic Design Manager: Hilary Commer

Junior Designer: Lindsay Bruce

Content Creator: Alyson Amestoy

Staff Writer: Beth Avila

Writer: Elizabeth Coffee

Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation

Special thanks to our guest Dr. Lyssa Ochoa for highlighting health disparities and advocating passionately for equitable healthcare in our communities.

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Confetti Cannons and Contemplation | With Jon Guerra 6 6 Confetti Cannons and Contemplation | With Jon Guerra full c6d8b3f4-1204-48a4-8c89-d088d9583e62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed735f5b “We live in a world designed to distract us. Quiet isn’t passivity—it’s an active resistance, a space to reconnect with God and ourselves,” says celebrated singer-songwriter Jon Guerra in this episode. He joins hosts Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear to explore the profound relationship between worship, silence, and beauty. Known for his devotional music and work on the critically acclaimed film A Hidden Life, Jon shares his journey from confetti cannons to quiet reflection, crafting songs that offer healing and connection in a noisy world. Together, they talk about the transformative power of worship, the importance of embracing silence, and the ways beauty can draw us closer to God. If you are looking to create a sacred space in your own life, you don’t want to miss this one. 


NOTES: 

Jon Guerra’s website 
"American Gospel" from Jon Guerra's latest EP
Keeper of Days by Jon Guerra
A Hidden Life by Terrence Malick
On Beauty and Being Just by Elaine Scarry
“As Kingfishers Catch Fire” by Gerard Manley Hopkins 

Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer 

On Beauty and Being Just - Elaine Scarry
The Beatitudes from the Gospels (Matthew 5:3–12) 
The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10) 
Ecclesiastes on the rain and sun (Ecclesiastes 9:2) 
Mary Magdalene at the tomb (John 20:11–18) 

State of the heart (Proverbs 14:13) 


Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

 

Special thanks to our guest Jon Guerra for sharing his insights on worship and music. 

]]> “We live in a world designed to distract us. Quiet isn’t passivity—it’s an active resistance, a space to reconnect with God and ourselves,” says celebrated singer-songwriter Jon Guerra in this episode. He joins hosts Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear to explore the profound relationship between worship, silence, and beauty. Known for his devotional music and work on the critically acclaimed film A Hidden Life, Jon shares his journey from confetti cannons to quiet reflection, crafting songs that offer healing and connection in a noisy world. Together, they talk about the transformative power of worship, the importance of embracing silence, and the ways beauty can draw us closer to God. If you are looking to create a sacred space in your own life, you don’t want to miss this one. 


NOTES: 

Jon Guerra’s website 
"American Gospel" from Jon Guerra's latest EP
Keeper of Days by Jon Guerra
A Hidden Life by Terrence Malick
On Beauty and Being Just by Elaine Scarry
“As Kingfishers Catch Fire” by Gerard Manley Hopkins 

Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer 

On Beauty and Being Just - Elaine Scarry
The Beatitudes from the Gospels (Matthew 5:3–12) 
The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10) 
Ecclesiastes on the rain and sun (Ecclesiastes 9:2) 
Mary Magdalene at the tomb (John 20:11–18) 

State of the heart (Proverbs 14:13) 


Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

 

Special thanks to our guest Jon Guerra for sharing his insights on worship and music. 

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2090 “We live in a world designed to distract us. Quiet isn’t passivity—it’s an active resistance, a space to reconnect with God and ourselves,” says celebrated singer-songwriter Jon Guerra in this episode. He joins hosts Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear to explore the profound relationship between worship, silence, and beauty. Known for his devotional music and work on the critically acclaimed film A Hidden Life, Jon shares his journey from confetti cannons to quiet reflection, crafting songs that offer healing and connection in a noisy world. Together, they talk about the transformative power of worship, the importance of embracing silence, and the ways beauty can draw us closer to God. If you are looking to create a sacred space in your own life, you don’t want to miss this one. 


NOTES: 

Jon Guerra’s website 
"American Gospel" from Jon Guerra's latest EP
Keeper of Days by Jon Guerra
A Hidden Life by Terrence Malick
On Beauty and Being Just by Elaine Scarry
“As Kingfishers Catch Fire” by Gerard Manley Hopkins 

Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer 

On Beauty and Being Just - Elaine Scarry
The Beatitudes from the Gospels (Matthew 5:3–12) 
The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10) 
Ecclesiastes on the rain and sun (Ecclesiastes 9:2) 
Mary Magdalene at the tomb (John 20:11–18) 

State of the heart (Proverbs 14:13) 


Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

 

Special thanks to our guest Jon Guerra for sharing his insights on worship and music. 

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega A Place to Call Home | With Elizabeth Cruz 5 5 A Place to Call Home | With Elizabeth Cruz full 703ee75a-4dc5-46a9-b875-4bc8bd902c07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d027065c When the city condemns your house and schedules it for demolition, what can you do? On this episode of The Echoes Podcast, we talk about the crisis of affordable housing in San Antonio. Our guest, Elizabeth Cruz, a licensed clinical social worker and project manager at San Antonio Affordable Housing, sheds light on "Operation Rebuild," an initiative focused on saving homes from demolition and restoring hope to families. Join hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega as they discuss the challenges, emotional impact, and victories involved in rebuilding not just homes, but lives. 

NOTES: 

Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Read the Echoes article that inspired this episode:  

It's Your House Now - Community Engagement (hebfdn.org) 

Watch the short film “Everyone Needs a Home” for free:  

knowyourneighbor.com/housing/ 

Other resources on the Demolition Diversion program: 

City Recognizes First Home Selected for Demolition Diversion - City of San Antonio 

Operation Rebuild | LISC San Antonio 

Echoes - Olga Escobedo - Article

Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation
]]> When the city condemns your house and schedules it for demolition, what can you do? On this episode of The Echoes Podcast, we talk about the crisis of affordable housing in San Antonio. Our guest, Elizabeth Cruz, a licensed clinical social worker and project manager at San Antonio Affordable Housing, sheds light on "Operation Rebuild," an initiative focused on saving homes from demolition and restoring hope to families. Join hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega as they discuss the challenges, emotional impact, and victories involved in rebuilding not just homes, but lives. 

NOTES: 

Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Read the Echoes article that inspired this episode:  

It's Your House Now - Community Engagement (hebfdn.org) 

Watch the short film “Everyone Needs a Home” for free:  

knowyourneighbor.com/housing/ 

Other resources on the Demolition Diversion program: 

City Recognizes First Home Selected for Demolition Diversion - City of San Antonio 

Operation Rebuild | LISC San Antonio 

Echoes - Olga Escobedo - Article

Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation
]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 1933 When the city condemns your house and schedules it for demolition, what can you do? On this episode of The Echoes Podcast, we talk about the crisis of affordable housing in San Antonio. Our guest, Elizabeth Cruz, a licensed clinical social worker and project manager at San Antonio Affordable Housing, sheds light on "Operation Rebuild," an initiative focused on saving homes from demolition and restoring hope to families. Join hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega as they discuss the challenges, emotional impact, and victories involved in rebuilding not just homes, but lives. 

NOTES: 

Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Read the Echoes article that inspired this episode:  

It's Your House Now - Community Engagement (hebfdn.org) 

Watch the short film “Everyone Needs a Home” for free:  

knowyourneighbor.com/housing/ 

Other resources on the Demolition Diversion program: 

City Recognizes First Home Selected for Demolition Diversion - City of San Antonio 

Operation Rebuild | LISC San Antonio 

Echoes - Olga Escobedo - Article

Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation
]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Finding Community in a Broken World | With Corey Widmer 4 4 Finding Community in a Broken World | With Corey Widmer full d3ae9f2a-952d-42a8-a105-667e6dc0cfa8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ac90c9b Church attendance is declining, and people often wonder: Why should we still go?

To answer this question, The Echoes Podcast welcomes Corey Widmer, lead pastor of Third Church in Richmond, Virginia, and a member of the Theological Advisory Council for the H. E. Butt Foundation. Corey shares his insights on the meaning of life, the importance of community, and how the church can better embody Jesus's teachings in a world often disillusioned by religion.

Join hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega as they explore the role of the church in modern life and how our beliefs can shape our actions for the better. 

NOTES:
Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Read Corey’s Echoes article on “The Four-Part Gospel” that inspired this episode:  

The Gospel of Wholeness - Canyon 

Listen to David Brooks’ full talk at Laity Lodge and one of his articles in The Atlantic: 

The Deep Humanity of God - Laity Lodge 

Why Americans Are So Awful to One Another - The Atlantic 

Investigate materials referenced in this podcast: 

  • “We move from being consumers to contributors.” - Andy Crouch  
  • “Gradually it was disclosed to me that the line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either— but right through every human heart— and through all human hearts.” - Aleksander Solzhenitsyn 
  • “People who are lonely are seven times more likely to be active in politics...” - Ryan Street - Source 
  • Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) 
  • Jeremiah 29:7-11 

Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation
]]> Church attendance is declining, and people often wonder: Why should we still go?

To answer this question, The Echoes Podcast welcomes Corey Widmer, lead pastor of Third Church in Richmond, Virginia, and a member of the Theological Advisory Council for the H. E. Butt Foundation. Corey shares his insights on the meaning of life, the importance of community, and how the church can better embody Jesus's teachings in a world often disillusioned by religion.

Join hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega as they explore the role of the church in modern life and how our beliefs can shape our actions for the better. 

NOTES:
Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Read Corey’s Echoes article on “The Four-Part Gospel” that inspired this episode:  

The Gospel of Wholeness - Canyon 

Listen to David Brooks’ full talk at Laity Lodge and one of his articles in The Atlantic: 

The Deep Humanity of God - Laity Lodge 

Why Americans Are So Awful to One Another - The Atlantic 

Investigate materials referenced in this podcast: 

  • “We move from being consumers to contributors.” - Andy Crouch  
  • “Gradually it was disclosed to me that the line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either— but right through every human heart— and through all human hearts.” - Aleksander Solzhenitsyn 
  • “People who are lonely are seven times more likely to be active in politics...” - Ryan Street - Source 
  • Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) 
  • Jeremiah 29:7-11 

Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation
]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2450 Church attendance is declining, and people often wonder: Why should we still go?

To answer this question, The Echoes Podcast welcomes Corey Widmer, lead pastor of Third Church in Richmond, Virginia, and a member of the Theological Advisory Council for the H. E. Butt Foundation. Corey shares his insights on the meaning of life, the importance of community, and how the church can better embody Jesus's teachings in a world often disillusioned by religion.

Join hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega as they explore the role of the church in modern life and how our beliefs can shape our actions for the better. 

NOTES:
Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Read Corey’s Echoes article on “The Four-Part Gospel” that inspired this episode:  

The Gospel of Wholeness - Canyon 

Listen to David Brooks’ full talk at Laity Lodge and one of his articles in The Atlantic: 

The Deep Humanity of God - Laity Lodge 

Why Americans Are So Awful to One Another - The Atlantic 

Investigate materials referenced in this podcast: 

  • “We move from being consumers to contributors.” - Andy Crouch  
  • “Gradually it was disclosed to me that the line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor between classes, nor between political parties either— but right through every human heart— and through all human hearts.” - Aleksander Solzhenitsyn 
  • “People who are lonely are seven times more likely to be active in politics...” - Ryan Street - Source 
  • Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) 
  • Jeremiah 29:7-11 

Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation
]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega The Biography of God | With Olga Samples Davis 3 3 The Biography of God | With Olga Samples Davis full 6642a215-8fe2-4eca-9255-267008791b55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a3e3d1e Words are powerful. They shape our relationships, influence how we see ourselves, and impact how we experience the world.

In this episode of The Echoes Podcast, poet, author, and educator Olga Samples Davis shares her reflections on the significance of words—whether spoken in kindness, passed down through generations, or rooted in faith. Olga reflects on her mother’s wisdom, her journey as an educator, and her faith in the transformative power of language. Because, Olga says, kindness transcends barriers. 

NOTES: Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Watch two Echoes videos featuring Olga in this article:  

Laity Lodge's 60-Year Journey - Laity Lodge 

Browse our poetry reflections: 

Poetry Stories - Echoes Magazine 

Buy Olga’s Book, Things My Mama Told Me 

https://www.amazon.com/Things-My-Mama-Told-Me/dp/1578568196/  

Investigate materials referenced in this podcast: 

  • Strength in the Lord (Philippians 4:13)  
  • Ernest Hemingway - “We are all broken - that’s how the light gets in”  
  • The Story of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10) 
  • “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman 

Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 
]]> Words are powerful. They shape our relationships, influence how we see ourselves, and impact how we experience the world.

In this episode of The Echoes Podcast, poet, author, and educator Olga Samples Davis shares her reflections on the significance of words—whether spoken in kindness, passed down through generations, or rooted in faith. Olga reflects on her mother’s wisdom, her journey as an educator, and her faith in the transformative power of language. Because, Olga says, kindness transcends barriers. 

NOTES: Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Watch two Echoes videos featuring Olga in this article:  

Laity Lodge's 60-Year Journey - Laity Lodge 

Browse our poetry reflections: 

Poetry Stories - Echoes Magazine 

Buy Olga’s Book, Things My Mama Told Me 

https://www.amazon.com/Things-My-Mama-Told-Me/dp/1578568196/  

Investigate materials referenced in this podcast: 

  • Strength in the Lord (Philippians 4:13)  
  • Ernest Hemingway - “We are all broken - that’s how the light gets in”  
  • The Story of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10) 
  • “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman 

Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 
]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 1932 Words are powerful. They shape our relationships, influence how we see ourselves, and impact how we experience the world.

In this episode of The Echoes Podcast, poet, author, and educator Olga Samples Davis shares her reflections on the significance of words—whether spoken in kindness, passed down through generations, or rooted in faith. Olga reflects on her mother’s wisdom, her journey as an educator, and her faith in the transformative power of language. Because, Olga says, kindness transcends barriers. 

NOTES: Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Watch two Echoes videos featuring Olga in this article:  

Laity Lodge's 60-Year Journey - Laity Lodge 

Browse our poetry reflections: 

Poetry Stories - Echoes Magazine 

Buy Olga’s Book, Things My Mama Told Me 

https://www.amazon.com/Things-My-Mama-Told-Me/dp/1578568196/  

Investigate materials referenced in this podcast: 

  • Strength in the Lord (Philippians 4:13)  
  • Ernest Hemingway - “We are all broken - that’s how the light gets in”  
  • The Story of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10) 
  • “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” - Howard Thurman 

Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 
]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Build Trust and Navigate Change | with Tod Bolsinger 2 2 Build Trust and Navigate Change | with Tod Bolsinger full 481b0413-4421-4b42-a346-2646ed90634a https://share.transistor.fm/s/41fdf65e Our culture often equates leadership with tall, confident men. But history and scripture show us that true leadership comes from those willing to listen, collaborate, and empower others," says guest Tod Bolsinger in this episode. Join hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega as they explore with Bolsinger the intricate process of transformation. Drawing from his books Canoeing the Mountains and Invest in Transformation, Tod shares how trust fuels change, why leadership is different from management, and how to navigate the pain of growth. What does it look like to lead with humility and courage? How can we embrace uncertainty, foster collaboration, and inspire transformation in our communities? 

NOTES: Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Investigate materials referenced in this podcast: 

Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger 

Invest in Transformation by Tod Bolsinger 

Practicing Change series by Tod Bolsinger 

The Mission Always Wins by Tod Bolsinger 

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
Leadership on the Line by Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky 

The Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1–15) 

Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21:1–11) 

The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10) 

Eyes on the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:12) 


Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

 

Special thanks to our guest Todd Bolsinger, Founder of AE Sloan Leadership, Inc.; author of Canoeing the Mountains, Invest in Transformation, and the Practicing Change series.

]]> Our culture often equates leadership with tall, confident men. But history and scripture show us that true leadership comes from those willing to listen, collaborate, and empower others," says guest Tod Bolsinger in this episode. Join hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega as they explore with Bolsinger the intricate process of transformation. Drawing from his books Canoeing the Mountains and Invest in Transformation, Tod shares how trust fuels change, why leadership is different from management, and how to navigate the pain of growth. What does it look like to lead with humility and courage? How can we embrace uncertainty, foster collaboration, and inspire transformation in our communities? 

NOTES: Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Investigate materials referenced in this podcast: 

Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger 

Invest in Transformation by Tod Bolsinger 

Practicing Change series by Tod Bolsinger 

The Mission Always Wins by Tod Bolsinger 

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
Leadership on the Line by Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky 

The Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1–15) 

Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21:1–11) 

The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10) 

Eyes on the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:12) 


Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

 

Special thanks to our guest Todd Bolsinger, Founder of AE Sloan Leadership, Inc.; author of Canoeing the Mountains, Invest in Transformation, and the Practicing Change series.

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 2158 Our culture often equates leadership with tall, confident men. But history and scripture show us that true leadership comes from those willing to listen, collaborate, and empower others," says guest Tod Bolsinger in this episode. Join hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega as they explore with Bolsinger the intricate process of transformation. Drawing from his books Canoeing the Mountains and Invest in Transformation, Tod shares how trust fuels change, why leadership is different from management, and how to navigate the pain of growth. What does it look like to lead with humility and courage? How can we embrace uncertainty, foster collaboration, and inspire transformation in our communities? 

NOTES: Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation: 

Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org) 

Investigate materials referenced in this podcast: 

Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger 

Invest in Transformation by Tod Bolsinger 

Practicing Change series by Tod Bolsinger 

The Mission Always Wins by Tod Bolsinger 

The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt
Leadership on the Line by Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky 

The Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1–15) 

Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21:1–11) 

The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10) 

Eyes on the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:12) 


Production Team: 

  • Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear 
  • Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone 
  • Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers 
  • Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation 

 

Special thanks to our guest Todd Bolsinger, Founder of AE Sloan Leadership, Inc.; author of Canoeing the Mountains, Invest in Transformation, and the Practicing Change series.

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Would you Move your Family to the Kill Zone | with Ben McBride 1 1 Would you Move your Family to the Kill Zone | with Ben McBride full 4d249f08-83b5-4d49-97d0-205351443e7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/54a96830 How do we find true belonging in our communities, and what responsibility do we have to help others do the same? On this episode of The Echoes Podcast, hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega welcome Reverend Ben McBride, faith leader, activist, CEO of the Empower Initiative, and author of Troubling the Water. Ben shares his powerful story of moving his family to East Oakland’s “Kill Zone” to live alongside the youth he served. As you can imagine, it wasn’t always easy. Join us as we explore the challenges of finding belonging, building bridges across differences, and the profound lessons Ben learned along the way.

LINKS & RESOURCES
Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation:
Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org)

See the Echoes video and article that inspired this episode: 
Know Your Neighbor: Rain or Shine - Community Engagement (hebfdn.org) 

Read our president David Rogers’ reflect on what he has learned from Rev. Ben McBride: 
Widening Our Circle - From the President (hebfdn.org)  

Hear our president David Rogers on Ben McBride’s podcast An Invitation to Become:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4p1GtejMKyaewpOalIejj9?si=Q2HFRec3R_OJxxIRlz_dnA  

Buy Ben’s Book and learn more about the Empower Initiative:
Ben McBride Book Troubling the Water — Ben McBride 

Empower Initiative

REFERENCES

  • Latasha Morrison - Be the Bridge - Website
  • Dr Sean Genwright - The Four Pivots - Website
  • Empower Initiative - Website
  • Mark 12:31 - 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
]]> How do we find true belonging in our communities, and what responsibility do we have to help others do the same? On this episode of The Echoes Podcast, hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega welcome Reverend Ben McBride, faith leader, activist, CEO of the Empower Initiative, and author of Troubling the Water. Ben shares his powerful story of moving his family to East Oakland’s “Kill Zone” to live alongside the youth he served. As you can imagine, it wasn’t always easy. Join us as we explore the challenges of finding belonging, building bridges across differences, and the profound lessons Ben learned along the way.

LINKS & RESOURCES
Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation:
Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org)

See the Echoes video and article that inspired this episode: 
Know Your Neighbor: Rain or Shine - Community Engagement (hebfdn.org) 

Read our president David Rogers’ reflect on what he has learned from Rev. Ben McBride: 
Widening Our Circle - From the President (hebfdn.org)  

Hear our president David Rogers on Ben McBride’s podcast An Invitation to Become:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4p1GtejMKyaewpOalIejj9?si=Q2HFRec3R_OJxxIRlz_dnA  

Buy Ben’s Book and learn more about the Empower Initiative:
Ben McBride Book Troubling the Water — Ben McBride 

Empower Initiative

REFERENCES

  • Latasha Morrison - Be the Bridge - Website
  • Dr Sean Genwright - The Four Pivots - Website
  • Empower Initiative - Website
  • Mark 12:31 - 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:38:37 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 1890 How do we find true belonging in our communities, and what responsibility do we have to help others do the same? On this episode of The Echoes Podcast, hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega welcome Reverend Ben McBride, faith leader, activist, CEO of the Empower Initiative, and author of Troubling the Water. Ben shares his powerful story of moving his family to East Oakland’s “Kill Zone” to live alongside the youth he served. As you can imagine, it wasn’t always easy. Join us as we explore the challenges of finding belonging, building bridges across differences, and the profound lessons Ben learned along the way.

LINKS & RESOURCES
Do you like this story? You’ll love Echoes Magazine. Print subscriptions are free from the H. E. Butt Foundation:
Subscribe - Echoes Magazine (hebfdn.org)

See the Echoes video and article that inspired this episode: 
Know Your Neighbor: Rain or Shine - Community Engagement (hebfdn.org) 

Read our president David Rogers’ reflect on what he has learned from Rev. Ben McBride: 
Widening Our Circle - From the President (hebfdn.org)  

Hear our president David Rogers on Ben McBride’s podcast An Invitation to Become:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4p1GtejMKyaewpOalIejj9?si=Q2HFRec3R_OJxxIRlz_dnA  

Buy Ben’s Book and learn more about the Empower Initiative:
Ben McBride Book Troubling the Water — Ben McBride 

Empower Initiative

REFERENCES

  • Latasha Morrison - Be the Bridge - Website
  • Dr Sean Genwright - The Four Pivots - Website
  • Empower Initiative - Website
  • Mark 12:31 - 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega Trailer: The Echoes Podcast Trailer: The Echoes Podcast trailer 291001a6-5be9-4ec5-b989-fd888367edbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/447556ac The Echoes Podcast launches on January 7th, 2025. Join us as we dive into real-world questions about community, faith, and human connection. Guided by hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega, each episode explores personal journeys and societal challenges with inspiring guests—from faith leaders and poets to social advocates—whose stories shape our shared experiences.

From the creators of Echoes Magazine by the H. E. Butt Foundation, The Echoes Podcast continues the magazine's legacy of storytelling that fosters understanding, empathy, and action.

]]> The Echoes Podcast launches on January 7th, 2025. Join us as we dive into real-world questions about community, faith, and human connection. Guided by hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega, each episode explores personal journeys and societal challenges with inspiring guests—from faith leaders and poets to social advocates—whose stories shape our shared experiences.

From the creators of Echoes Magazine by the H. E. Butt Foundation, The Echoes Podcast continues the magazine's legacy of storytelling that fosters understanding, empathy, and action.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:05:51 -0600 H. E. Butt Foundation H. E. Butt Foundation 113 The Echoes Podcast launches on January 7th, 2025. Join us as we dive into real-world questions about community, faith, and human connection. Guided by hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega, each episode explores personal journeys and societal challenges with inspiring guests—from faith leaders and poets to social advocates—whose stories shape our shared experiences.

From the creators of Echoes Magazine by the H. E. Butt Foundation, The Echoes Podcast continues the magazine's legacy of storytelling that fosters understanding, empathy, and action.

]]> community, faith, relationships No Marcus Goodyear Camille Hall-Ortega