43 episodes

Our new podcast, THIS IS THIS!
A husband and wife perspective on what and why we are talking about life and love with a spouse with a giant life-altering medical event. "You know what this is? This is this."
Kristen survived a Spinal Stroke.
David survived Kristen's Spinal Stroke.
And life moves forward....

This Is This Rev Kristen Barner: spinal stroke survivor, wife, storyteller

    • Society & Culture

Our new podcast, THIS IS THIS!
A husband and wife perspective on what and why we are talking about life and love with a spouse with a giant life-altering medical event. "You know what this is? This is this."
Kristen survived a Spinal Stroke.
David survived Kristen's Spinal Stroke.
And life moves forward....

    Back From Hiatus

    Back From Hiatus

    Hellooooooo, This is This listeners!!!!
    I am so sorry we went AWOL on you last January.  We had a tough year with some stunning losses and, tbh, not in any shape to podcast.  This Is This would have been us, sobbing. 
    Now we are back, right on time for a global pandemic.  WHAT?  
    In today's episode, we are catching up with you and starting a daily tradition of something sweet for the soul.
    Glad to have you back!! We really have missed you!

    • 25 min
    I Need You, by Mr. Rogers

    I Need You, by Mr. Rogers

    Today's little check-in includes our determination to get some exercise. We also have a poem from Mr. Rogers called, "I Need You." 
    And we do! 
    We hope this brightens your day.  

    • 9 min
    It's Good To Talk, by Mr. Rogers (and Dear Abby)

    It's Good To Talk, by Mr. Rogers (and Dear Abby)

    David and Kristen share with you one of our morning rituals, froggy throat and all.  Horoscopes, Dear Abby, coffee, and kisses.  Stay tuned to the very end for a little treat during your time of self isolation.
    It's Good To Talk, by Mr. Rogers

    • 10 min
    The Arts May Save Our Spirits

    The Arts May Save Our Spirits

    Have you had a chance to listen to, or watch, any of the free performances of music or theater during your social distancing? I'm trying to soak in all that I can.  I've always said it, and now I really believe it: the Arts will save our spirits.
    Tune in!

    • 9 min
    Truth and Freedom

    Truth and Freedom

    We're in the second week of social distancing (i.e. not leaving home at all!) and today we were kind of bored.  There's a lull.  The doldrums.
    What a fine time, during this void of activity, to think about what we feel and who we are!  Mr. Rogers thinks that truth will make us free!  What a rich gift this can be.

    • 9 min
    I Like To Take My Time, by Mr. Rogers

    I Like To Take My Time, by Mr. Rogers

    Today's reading from Mr. Rogers is about how it's okay to take your time.  One thing we all have right now, as we are practicing social isolation in our homes, is TIME.  How do you want to spend it?
    What if, when this is all over, we come out to me more thoughtful and intentional with our lives? 

    • 11 min

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