The Golden Hour

Friendship Haven
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Welcome to Golden Hour, a Friendship Haven podcast where life’s most meaningful stories shine. Julie Thorson sits down with residents to talk about their lives, passions, and the lessons that come with time. It’s a celebration of people, purpose, and the golden moments that make life truly special, right here in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Episodes

  1. Golden Hour #4 - Roger and Ruth McCullough

    Apr 17

    Golden Hour #4 - Roger and Ruth McCullough

    Roger and Ruth McCullough are residents of Friendship Haven. We discuss their journey to Friendship Haven, their story together, Roger living his life to the fullest despite having Parkinson's disease, their appreciation for the staff at Friendship Haven, and more! 🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD 📺 Watch The Golden Hour: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge 🎧 Listen to The Golden Hour: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-hour/id1846859509 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JUTFXcVuCpFnpf5HsrOll 🛑 Support Our Sponsors: Fort Dodge Ford: https://www.fdford.com Fort Dodge Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram: https://www.fortdodgecdjr.com This podcast is presented by Friendship Haven and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #TheGoldenHourPodcast #FriendshipHaven #GoldenHourStories #AgingGracefully #SeniorStories #InspiredAging #FortDodgeCommunity #IowaStories #AgingWithGrace #HealthyAging #InspiringStories #FortDodgePodcast

    24 min
  2. Golden Hour #3 - Pauline Ruebel

    Feb 20

    Golden Hour #3 - Pauline Ruebel

    Pauline Ruebel is a resident at Friendship Haven. We discuss what she enjoys most about living life to the fullest, how her life changed after her husband's passing, fun stories from her childhood, and more! 🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD 📺 Watch The Golden Hour: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge 🎧 Listen to The Golden Hour: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-hour/id1846859509 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JUTFXcVuCpFnpf5HsrOll 🛑 Support Our Sponsor: Fort Dodge Ford: https://www.fdford.com This podcast is presented by Friendship Haven and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #TheGoldenHourPodcast #FriendshipHaven #GoldenHourStories #AgingGracefully #SeniorStories #InspiredAging #FortDodgeCommunity #IowaStories #AgingWithGrace #HealthyAging #InspiringStories #FortDodgePodcast

    33 min
  3. Golden Hour #2 - Father Jim Tigges

    12/19/2025

    Golden Hour #2 - Father Jim Tigges

    Father Jim Tigges is a resident at Friendship Haven. We discuss his favorite parts about being at Friendship Haven, touching conversations with fellow residents, his perspective on life, and much more! 🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD 📺 Watch The Golden Hour: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge 🎧 Listen to The Golden Hour: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-hour/id1846859509 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JUTFXcVuCpFnpf5HsrOll 🛑 Support Our Sponsor: Fort Dodge Ford: https://www.fdford.com This podcast is presented by Friendship Haven and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #TheGoldenHourPodcast #FriendshipHaven #GoldenHourStories #AgingGracefully #SeniorStories #InspiredAging #FortDodgeCommunity #IowaStories #AgingWithGrace #HealthyAging #InspiringStories #FortDodgePodcast

    27 min
  4. Golden Hour #1 - Joyce Allen

    10/17/2025

    Golden Hour #1 - Joyce Allen

    Joyce Allen is a resident at Friendship Haven. We discuss the keys to aging well, having a positive mental attitude, Joyce's work as a frat house "mom", and much more! 🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendshiphavenfd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendshiphaven LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friendship-havenfd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD 📺 Watch The Golden Hour: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FriendshipHavenFD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendshipHavenFortDodge 🎧 Listen to The Golden Hour: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-golden-hour/id1846859509 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JUTFXcVuCpFnpf5HsrOll 🛑 Support Our Sponsor: Fort Dodge Ford: https://www.fdford.com This podcast is presented by Friendship Haven and is produced by Spin Markket + Digital (https://www.spinmarkket.com). #TheGoldenHourPodcast #FriendshipHaven #GoldenHourStories #AgingGracefully #SeniorStories #InspiredAging #FortDodgeCommunity #IowaStories #AgingWithGrace #HealthyAging #InspiringStories #FortDodgePodcast

    29 min
  • 4 Episodes

About

Welcome to Golden Hour, a Friendship Haven podcast where life’s most meaningful stories shine. Julie Thorson sits down with residents to talk about their lives, passions, and the lessons that come with time. It’s a celebration of people, purpose, and the golden moments that make life truly special, right here in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Information

  • Creator
    Friendship Haven
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025-2026 - Friendship Haven - All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Golden Hour