In Episode 26 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I speak with Lance Thonvold, former professional baseball pitcher who once believed his value came from a stat sheet. After three injury-plagued seasons with the Seattle Mariners turned his world upside down, years of rehabbing and rebuilding not only healed his body but rebuilt his soul in the process.
Lance now runs the organization Planted Not Buried, a platform he uses to speak to students, athletes, companies, and churches, about the value we all carry, even when it’s not yet visible.
15 Aug 2026
Episode 25: Eddie Bailey - Citizen, Bank Robber
In Episode 25 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I speak with Eddie Bailey, a now productive member of society – a chef and a father – who once lived a life of crime. Eddie has spent around 15 years of his life locked behind bars, including serving a 5-year prison sentence for bank robbery.
In this episode we learn about who Eddie was, and who he is today – as well as some lessons learned during his journey.
5 Jul 2026
Episode 24: Steve and Kristi Goncalves - Murder Has a Name
In Episode 24 of the Stranger Conversations Podcast, I speak with Steve and Kristi Goncalves.
Steve and Kristi are the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who was part of a group of young University of Idaho students – commonly known as the Idaho Four – who tragically lost their lives to a senseless act of violence in 2022. The incident not only rocked the U.S., but the world.
In the face of unimaginable loss, Steve and Kristi have chosen to turn their grief into purpose. Working with the Murder Has a Name organization, they are committed to honoring Kaylee’s life by supporting victims, standing with families, and ensuring those seeking justice have the resources to pursue answers.
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