Joyously Free!
LGBTQ+, Church, Religion, Spirituality
Joyously Free!: Theater for the Differently Abled – The Curtain Call Collective
In this episode of JJoyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer talks with Robin Downward, director of The Curtain Call Collective in Medford, Oregon. Downward discusses the nonprofit’s mission to empower the intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) community...
Joyously Free!: Words Matter – From a KFUG Radio Broadcaster
In this episode of JJoyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes KFUG radio director Heather Polen to discuss the vital role of community radio and collaboration. Polen highlights the importance of factual local news, addressing issues like affordable housing and...
Joyously Free!: Separating Church and Hate – Seeing with New Glasses
In this episode of Joyously Free!, host Joanie Lindenmeyer welcomes retired Lutheran pastor Jim Abbott to discuss approaching faith through compassion rather than judgment. Exploring themes from the book Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang, Abbott urges...
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...
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