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Storytelling Podcasts

One town in Oregon seeking to stay connected in a disconnected time. Featuring stories, songs, and conversations to help us remember what matters most. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. Sponsored by The Hearth. With support from The Jackson County Cultural Coalition and The Ford Family Foundation.

Location:

United States

Description:

One town in Oregon seeking to stay connected in a disconnected time. Featuring stories, songs, and conversations to help us remember what matters most. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. Sponsored by The Hearth. With support from The Jackson County Cultural Coalition and The Ford Family Foundation.

Language:

English


Episodes

A Walk in the Snow

12/13/2021
The people of Ashland, Oregon are disoriented by winter fog and cold, but through silence, song, and story they find their way home. Listen in as Hearth founder Mark Yaconelli recalls a midnight walk through the snow and ruminates on the human search for love. Produced by The Hearth at www.thehearthcommunity.com.

Duration:00:32:50

An Inbreaking of Love

2/13/2021
Get in touch with the struggle to love and be loved in this Valentine's addition of Home Bound Oregon. Amidst the dull grey monotony of the coronavirus The Hearth presents an inbreaking of humor, song, story, and love! Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. With a real live love story by Daniel Sherrill and Jacqui Aubert. Original music by Hannah Stone and Hollis Peach. Sponsored by the Jackson County Cultural Coalition and The Ford Family Foundation.

Duration:00:38:30

After the Fires

10/25/2020
In the midst of a difficult year, Southern Oregon was hit by a series of devastating wildfires. Over 2500 homes destroyed. Locals Jocksana Corona, Yahaira Padilla, and Isabella Vasara Roseruikis talk about their experience in the wake of the fires. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli with music by The Bengsons.

Duration:00:34:19

Now is the Reckoning

6/29/2020
George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police on May 25th. How are residents of Ashland awakening to historic and systemic racism during the pandemic? Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. Story by Marjorie Trueblood. Music by Cedric Lamar and Royer Bokus. Interview and conversation with Cedric Lamar. This episode is made possible by The Hearth (www.thehearthcommunity.com) with support from The Jackson County Cultural Coalition and The Ford Family Foundation.

Duration:00:34:32

The Kindness of Strangers

5/11/2020
How much of our lives depend upon the kindness of others? Listen as one small town in Oregon explores the human need for care and connection. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. Story by Vanessa Houk. Music by Gene Burnett and Jef Fretwell. A collage of encouragements from the locals of Ashland, Oregon. This episode is made possible by The Hearth (www.thehearthcommunity.com) with support from The Jackson County Cultural Coalition and The Ford Family Foundation.

Duration:00:30:47

Dog Food, Beer and Loss

4/13/2020
All of us are living with some kind of loss during the pandemic. Loss of income. Loss of cherished activities. Loss of a sense of security and safety. Listen as Oregonians in one mountain town share songs, story, and a little humor in order to help one another live with the grief. Story by Ken Crocker. Original music by Dani Aubert of the Fellow Pynins and songwriter Mark Gostnell. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli.

Duration:00:26:54

Loneliness vs Solitude

3/27/2020
During coronavirus sequestering we can feel quite anxious and isolated. How do we move from loneliness to solitude? How might we use this time to become more attentive to what gives life meaning? Kristy Laschober relates her experience of incarceration. Sage Meadows shares a song and reflection on the magic of solitude. Hosted by Mark Yaconelli. Sponsored by The Jackson County Cultural Coalition.

Duration:00:33:19