In another turn of events, the team sits down with THREE guests for the first time, Shannon Spoelman, Lydia Blackburn, and Alli King. Matt Lang and Joel Blackburn take the backseat as the three guests explore their passion for chronic illness awareness. Speaking on personal experiences, the guests explore their own chronic illnesses, how they have coped with them, and what ways to encourage others in understanding invisible illness. 

Join the team as we sit down with TWO guests for the first time, Steve and Amy Walker, and explore their love for birdwatching through their international experiences, love for nature, and advice for novice birdwatchers.   https://ebird.org/home (Referenced)

Join the team (this week including Alli King) as we chat with Liz Visscher about her passion for college and career readiness, strategies to prepare students for their future, and stories from our own post-high-school experiences.

On today's episode, the crew sits down with Karina, Executive Director of Wings of God Transition Homes, to explore her passion and care for women transitioning out of the prison system and how that passion has shaped her life.

[Please check out YouTube for our first-ever video recorded segment] On this special edition (and slightly scuffed) episode of 42 North, we get to chat with Joel about his WEDDING DAY! Including both a prerecorded clip two days prior to the wedding (this section also has a video recording that can be found on our YouTube page) AND a recording session after three weeks of marriage, we get to check in on his thoughts and experiences throughout this journey.

Disclaimer: This episode of 42 North touches on themes related to marriage, which may include slightly mature content. While we strive to keep everything family-friendly and appropriate, we encourage parents to use discretion when listening with younger audiences. || This month on 42 North, we sit down with Scott McCloughan as he shares his passion for building healthy marriages. Join the team—including a newly-married Joel—as we dive into meaningful conversations around unity, selflessness, communication, and more. AND stick around until the end for a fun new segment: the greatest pizza tier-list on the internet!

The 42 North Crew continues Part 2 of this special milestone episode with some persuasive show and tell, followed by an extended edition of ”Overrated/Underrated.”

(Part 1) To celebrate this milestone episode, the team reflects on the podcast journey so far before jumping into some special segments. Keep an eye out for Part 2, releasing in two weeks!

Join the team as they sit down with ”Doc” Case, an avid aviator who shares his lifelong adventures and captivating stories from the skies.

Tune in as the crew chats with Nora Duncan, a talented graphic designer, photographer, and nature enthusiast. Discover how her deep fascination with the octopus and other biological wonders has profoundly impacted her life.

Join the team as they catch up with their long-time friend, Trent Cerny, diving into his deep passion for leadership development, sharing invaluable lessons from his own leadership experiences and the wisdom imparted by his mentors over the years.

Join Joel and Matt as they sit down with former cross-country running coach and Chemistry teacher Brad Portis, as he discusses his love for running, teaching, and inspiring kids to do hard things. || If you would like to volunteer or donate to support those impacted by the California Wildfires, visit www.redcross.org or https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief

Our hosts sit down with musician and minister Dave Proulx to discuss his journey of wrestling, relationship with personal identity, and rediscovery of his passions and purpose.

Join Joel and Matt as they welcome 42 North’s first guest, Ben Andrews! Ben shares his journey in the world of sailboating and the wisdom he has learned along the way.

Learn about our hosts’ journeys in woodworking, music, and the struggle with ”hobby hopping.”

Welcome to the first published episode of 42 North! Get to know our hosts and their vision for the podcast in this short introduction.