EPISODE 55 – Step Denver

What happens when God’s calling is bigger than other people's opinions? After more than 30 years in television news, I’m looking back at my journey at Pepperdine University and sharing how faith, perseverance, and trusting God opened doors I never imagined. YouTube version HERE.

What happens when you lose your sight as a teenager—but refuse to let blindness determine the size of your dreams?I had the privilege of interviewing legendary adventurer, author and advocate Erik Weihenmayer—the first blind person to summit Mount Everest and the only blind person to complete the Seven Summits, climbing the highest peak on every continent.Erik is coming to Denver as the keynote speaker for Anchor Center for Blind Children’s Sunset in the City gala, making his story and message especially meaningful and to promote the release of his new children's book, Touching Everest.Anchor Center helps children who are blind or visually impaired develop the confidence, independence and skills they need to thrive—and to understand that vision loss does not have to limit their ambitions.At the heart of Erik’s remarkable story is a powerful reminder:You may not be able to see the entire path ahead—but you can still take the next step.YouTube edition HERE.

There are places that don’t just help people, they rebuild lives. Step Denver is one of those places. Today, we’re talking about hope, second chances, and what it truly looks like to walk in freedom (YouTube edition HERE).

It’s so important to leave our comfort zones to discover how others live, to hear different perspectives, and to remember this powerful truth: every single person is a child of God, with a soul and a divine calling.When we open our eyes to that, it completely changes how we see the world and our place in it.YOU TUBE VERSION HERE.

What if every girl believed she was strong, smart and bold?At Girls Inc., that’s not just a dream it’s a movement since 1864! For generations, Girls Inc. has been inspiring girls to rise above challenges, break barriers, and discover their divine calling to reach their full potential!

This story is a powerful reminder that the generosity, prayers and efforts of those answering God's call can make a huge difference in people's lives.When I first met William he was a youngster attending a remarkable school in Rwanda that would change his life forever. He is now on his way through medical school all because a Colorado grandmother had a vision for improving lives in this part of the world.YouTube version HERE.

Some voices don’t just teach truth—they carry it. Marilyn Hickey was one of those voices.Through countless hours in Scripture, she made the Word come alive for me. What once felt overwhelming became clear—and because of her, I came to know Jesus.A faithful servant. A bold voice. A legacy that will never fade.“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23

Dress for Success Denver is an incredible organization helping women enter the business world and succeed! The organization inspires women to have  confidence, purpose, and new opportunities by equipping them with professional clothing, career counseling, and a reminder that their story isn't over.I truly believe when women are empowered to move forward, families change, communities change, and God uses simple acts of obedience to open doors that once felt impossible.YouTube version HERE.

It started in 1998, when TV reporter Jodi Brooks covered a heartbreaking case: a teenage mother was sent to prison after hiding her pregnancy and then drowning her newborn in a toilet.For Jodi, the story didn’t end with the broadcast. It became a mission to prevent tragedies like that from happening again. She helped spark a movement that led to “Safe Haven” laws—giving desperate parents a last-resort option to surrender a newborn safely at places like hospitals or fire stations, anonymously and without interrogation.YouTube version HERE.

This is a story of special friendships forged through challenge—where different worlds connected in what became a divine calling.YouTube version HERE.