Be the Difference

Jayne Schooler is a wife, mother, grandmother, advocate, writer, and voice of wisdom on trauma and its effects on our brains, bodies, and relationships. She and her late husband, David, are beloved, trusted experts on trauma-informed care, how homes should be for healing, and how to step into hard stories with foster and adoptive youth. Jayne is the author of multiple books around

As Chris & Sammy look forward to May, which is Foster Care Awareness month, they share the number of children and youth in foster care in the United States today. As they reflect on this statistic, they share their thoughts and views on foster care. In this episode, find out what surprises Chris most about the statistic shared and how he and Sammy first were introduced to foste

Today, Chris and Sammy are joined by Caleigh Willis and Cristen Johnson. Both work for the Anthony Munoz Foundation; Caleigh is the Assistant Director and Cristen is the Director of Programming. The Munoz Foundation seeks to impact the lives of the Greater Cincinnati area youth mentally, physically, and spiritually through their seven Impact Programs. After over two decades of serv

76 | Warrior of Eden | A Conversation with Beth Guckenberger March is International Women’s Month, and today Chris and Sammy are joined by Beth Guckenberger! Beth is a wife, mom, beloved abuela, author, and speaker. Beth joins us today to talk about her newest book, Warrior of Eden and how she hopes to facilitate conversations honoring women all around the world through it. In t

Kevin Corey is an Indiana native, a husband, father, grandfather, Veteran, and the Executive Director of Wesley Chapel Mission Center. Wesley Chapel is a guiding light and trusted haven that empowers children and families in Over-the-Rhine to practice Christ-like actions that transform the community. Kevin is a former DARE officer, youth coach, and mentor; he has documented his own

To kick off February’s episodes, Chris and Sammy discuss two statistics concerning after-school programming and what access means for a child or teen and how do we measure the things that don’t happen as success? In this episode, Sammy and Chris dive into why after school programming matters so much, and why these programs are a solution for everyone, not just youth who have di

Patience Dimka is a wife, mother, psychologist, and the Assistant Site Director of Back2Back Nigeria. Her time with Back2Back began as a staff psychologist using innovative and unique approaches to provide presence and trauma-informed care to vulnerable children when and where she could. She now helps lead an entire staff team in providing holistic care to those in her own country.

Happy New Year! This week, Sammy and Chris are discussing what it really means to be an expert. How much training is necessary, why training matters, and how they have each seen it make a difference in the experience of being the difference in the lives of others. In this episode, Chris shares a recent statistic he heard on how much training is required for several different caree

As we close out 2023 we are grateful for another full year of stories of everyday people being the difference for one! Together, we’ve listened to stories of grit, determination, following promptings without knowing how things will end, and how people, everyday, choose to show up for others and leave an impact that won’t be forgotten. Thank you for joining us, sharing with us,

As 2023 is drawing to a close, Chris and Sammy come together today to share reflections on the last year and the many guests who are being the difference right where they are, and discuss how you, the listener, can be a difference, too! In this episode, Chris and Sammy share their top ten ways you can make a difference right where you are. Bring holiday cheer to those around you by