Joyously Free!
LGBTQ+, Church, Religion, Spirituality
Joyously Free!: Your Food Bank Nurtures a Healthier Community
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer speaks with Olivia Davis, executive director of the Brookings Harbor Community Helpers food bank in Brookings. They discuss the food bank’s vital programs, including daily food bags, youth snack packs, and a...
Joyously Free!: The Invisible Backpack
In this episode of Joyously Free! with host Joanie Lindenmeyer features William Hartwick, author of The Invisible Backpack, who shares his journey of healing from trauma, living with Tourette’s, and embracing self-love. Hartwick reveals the power of addressing hidden...
Joyously Free!: Family Genealogy and Sacred Scripture – Part 2
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes author Beverly Barnes back to the show to talk about her book Ribs Off an Old Tree. Barnes details her 12+ years of genealogical research, uncovering connections to biblical figures like Mary...
Joyously Free!: Movie Creations – Wild Rivers Film Festival Executive Director Dan Springen
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer speaks with Dan Springen, executive director of the Wild Rivers Film Festival. Springen reflects on his journey from theater to film production, sharing how his passion for filmmaking was sparked. He...
Joyously Free!: Jacques Kepner – Radio Personality Extraordinaire
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with veteran broadcaster Jacques Kepner, cohost of the Doc & Jacques radio variety show on KCIW, about the transformative power of community radio. Jacques shares his broadcasting journey, explaining...
Joyously Free!: Claiming the Spotlight – Teri McGregor’s Theater Journey
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes Teri McGregor, who shares her inspiring journey from a shy, overweight child to a confident actor, director, and costume designer in community theater. After moving to Brookings in 2004, she found her...
Joyously Free!: Part 2 with Miranda Plagge – Expand Your World by Connecting Community with Tourism
Joyously Free! host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes back to the show Miranda Plagge, Economic Development Administrator for Curry County. In this episode they continue their discussion of Plagge’s work supporting local businesses, including marketing and permitting...
Joyously Free!: Family Genealogy and Sacred Scripture
This episode of Joanie Lindenmeyer's Joyously Free! show features Beverly Barnes, author and genealogist, discussing her book Ribs Off an Old Tree. Barnes explores her 18,700-name family tree, tracing connections to biblical figures, royalty, and a Mayflower ancestor....
Joyously Free!: How Our Housing Authority Impacts Generations
Joyously Free! host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Matt Vorderstrasse, Executive Director of the North Bend City Coos-Curry Housing Authorities, about building a coordinated affordable-housing continuum on Oregon’s South Coast. He explains the SPARC (Service Providers...
Joyously Free!: A Beautiful Life as a Gay Married Man
Joyously Free! host Joni Lindenmeyer talks with Brian Green, a gay barber newly settled in Brookings with his husband Aaron. Brian recounts growing up in South Carolina, studying ministry and vocal performance, singing as a missionary, and later pivoting from property...
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