67 episodes
SEASONS with LA Cool J Lee Anne Stone and Jackie Toscas
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- Society & Culture
With all the seasons we walk through, life is too short to go through any of them alone. Come laugh along with Lee Anne and Jackie (LA Cool J), as their lives on opposite sides of the country and 20-year friendship cause them to reflect back, dream about the future, and share their present realities of life, love, and loss.
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Rhythms of Growth with Nancy Ortberg
You just can't not listen to this episode. Nancy is quite simply one of the most refreshing voices and wisest women of faith out there. Nancy's words are full of grace and truth and she is unapologetically and hilariously honest. Nancy is a gifted speaker, author and leader. She was an ER nurse in her early career and she has worked as a pastor and in leadership development for the last 2-3 decades. She has 3 adult children and she resides in the Bay Area with her husband John.
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Inspiration and Introduction to Seasons
Welcome to Seasons! In this episode, Lee Anne & Jackie (a.k.a. LA Cool J) explain their inspiration for starting the podcast and how it all happened. They share a bit of their life stories so you can get to know who the heck you're listening to. You'll hear how this 20-year friendship began in college and was solidified over Lee Anne's super human trick, Mr. Miyagi (see Karate Kid 1980s version). And the rest is history!
Editor: Thomas Fleming
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Grief and the Loss of a Child, Part 1
In this episode, Lee Anne shares the first half of her journey facing the ultimate tragedy, losing her son Isaiah. Through the heartbreaking story of her son’s death and the months leading up to it, Lee Anne finds a way to bring her family together while facing down the tidal wave of emotions that followed his death.
Editor: Thomas Fleming
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Grief and the Loss of a Child, Part 2
Join us for the second half of Lee Anne's journey through the ultimate tragedy. Lee Anne shares how NOT to minimize your grief and the perspective she gained...how “loss is loss” and any loss is something to be felt and dealt with. As the grief journey continues for Lee Anne in this episode, the hope and strength she and her family found through their faith, friendships and each other is something that will give you hope to move forward in your own journey through grief and loss.
Editor: Thomas Fleming
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Grief and Infertility, Part 1
This is the first segment of a four-part series featuring Jackie's unexpected journey through the grief of infertility. She shares with openness and honesty about this rollercoaster that no one would sign up to get on.
Editor: Thomas Fleming
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Grief and Infertility, Part 2
In the second part of grief and infertility, we are 2.5 years into Jackie's journey. She shares openly and honestly about her painful experience of miscarriage, the beginning of seeking medical intervention, and wrestling with her faith through it all.
Editor: Thomas Fleming
Music: Baby We Did It (Royalty Free)