The Gratitude Letters

More Than Just Stories

The Gratitude Letters is built on a simple premise: to honor the people who shaped us and inspire others to do the same, one letter at a time.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Good Losers Make Brilliant Winners

    Distance is a low hurdle when it comes to expressing appreciation. Caoimhe Farrell left Ireland to study communication and run track at Goshen College. She stays in contact with her longtime coach and mentor back home, Mary Barrett, who lives 3,615 miles away in Galway, Ireland. Through many years of training, competitions, wins, and losses, Mary has been a source of inspiration and motivation. For the first time, Caoimhe found the words to thank her coach – in a letter that reflects on their relationship, built on years of consistent support, encouragement, and a shared commitment to reaching one’s full potential. Guest Caoimhe Farrell and Mary Barrett Credits Executive Producer: Duane Stoltzfus Host: Jen Shenk Senior Producer & Sound Designer: Yebu Ji Sound Engineering: Alex Dugger Original Music: Hannis Brown Marketing Manager: Melissa Troyer Production Assistant: Hannah Smith Audience Engagement Manager: Courtney Dobrzykowski Music Bitter Roll from Blue Dot Sessions Gelano from Blue Dot Sessions The Coil Winds from Blue Dot Sessions The Idle Eyes from Blue Dot Sessions Interludium from Blue Dot Sessions Mint Martini from Blue Dot Sessions Enter the Room from Blue Dot Sessions Gratitude Project_Bounce Hannis Brown Gratitude Project_Theme Hannis Brown Gratitude Project_Uplift Hannis Brown The Gratitude Letters is created in partnership with the Communication Department at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana, and is part of the More Than Just Stories project, with funding from Lilly Endowment, Inc.

    Good Losers Make Brilliant Winners

  2. Oct 15

    "I don't want to be a pastor. . . I want to be a spy"

    How do we say thank you to someone who is no longer with us? It started with a childhood conversation about wanting to be a spy, which developed into a lifelong friendship of advice-giving, support, and answers. This is a story of a pastor, Joe Richards, influencing another pastor, Ryan Ahlgrim. Through decades of countless conversations and guidance, Joe showed Ryan the true essence of ministry. Years later, long after Joe’s passing, Ryan reflects and shares his gratitude to the mentor who helped him become the pastor he is today. Access more episodes: thegratitudeletters.org Guest Ryan Ahlgrim Credits Executive Producer: Duane Stoltzfus Host: Jen Shenk Senior Producer & Sound Designer: Yebu Ji Sound Engineering: Alex Dugger Original Music: Hannis Brown Marketing Manager: Melissa Troyer Production Assistant: Hannah Smith Audience Engagement Manager: Courtney Dobrzykowski Music Gratitude Project_Theme By Hannis Brown Gratitude Project_Bounce By Hannis Brown Gratitude Project_ConstellationTwo By Hannis Brown Gratitude_HarmonicLong By Hannis Brown GratitudeProject_Uplift By Hannis Brown Levin and Harper from Blue Dot Sessions Slow Strutt from Blue Dot Sessions Felt Lining from Blue Dot Sessions The Town And Country Square Dance By Zip Wilson Und Galaxe by Blue Dot Sessions The Gratitude Letters is created by the Communications Department at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana, part of the More Than Just Stories project, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.

    "I don't want to be a pastor. . . I want to be a spy"

  3. Oct 1

    Gratitude begins in Kindergarten

    Some teachers you remember for a year. Some you remember for a lifetime. Sixty-two years after kindergarten, James Gunden reads a letter of gratitude to Kathryn Aschliman. In this Episode “You’ll always be Miss Kathryn Aschliman to me.” The story of an extraordinary kindergarten teacher who went above and beyond for her students. 62 years later, James Gunden returns to thank his teacher for all the continuous love and support over a lifetime. They reflected on a long relationship of joyful giving. From learning to take care of pets to singing songs about chickens, little did Kathryn know of her impact on young James Gunden and so many others. Guest Kathryn Aschliman James Gunden Credits Executive Producer: Duane Stoltzfus Host: Jen Shenk Senior Producer & Sound Designer: Yebu Ji Sound Engineering: Grant Bachman & Alex Dugger Original Music: Hannis Brown Marketing Manager: Melissa Troyer Production Assistant: Hannah Smith Audience Engagement Manager: Courtney Dobrzykowski Music Gratitude Harmonic Long Hannis Brown Gratitude Project Theme Hannis Brown Gratitude Project Uplift Hannis Brown Simple Melody from Blue Dot Sessions Child's Play from Blue Dot Sessions Glass Beads from Blue Dot Sessions Dune Lullaby from Blue Dot Sessions Evening White from Blue Dot Sessions The Gratitude Letters is created by the Communication Department at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana, part of More Than Just Stories project, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. Social media Website: thegratitudeletters.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegratitudeletters Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheGratitudeLetters

    Gratitude begins in Kindergarten

  4. Season 1 Trailer

    The Gratitude Letters Season 1 Trailer

    The Gratitude Letters is a podcast built on a simple premise: to honor the people who shaped us and inspire others to do the same, one letter at a time. Season 1 launches October 1st, with new episodes every other Thursday. Follow now so you don't miss the first one.

    The Gratitude Letters Season 1 Trailer
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The Gratitude Letters is built on a simple premise: to honor the people who shaped us and inspire others to do the same, one letter at a time.

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  • Creator
    More Than Just Stories
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © More Than Just Stories 2026
  • Show Website
    The Gratitude Letters

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