What's Been On Your MInd

What's Been On Your Mind?

What’s Been On Your Mind?Every person has a story. Every story has something to teach us. Some stories extraordinary. Some are surprisingly ordinary. And some will make you look at the world or your own life, a little differently. What’s Been On Your Mind? is a place for real conversations with interesting people from all walks of life. There’s no single topic, no political agenda, and no formula for who we’ll meet next. One week, we might sit down with a third-generation farmer who has worked the same land for decades. The next, it could be a child psychologist, a missionary, a marriage expert, a radio personality, or someone who has overcome addiction and has a story few people have heard. The common thread is simple: their story matters, and there’s something worth discovering. We talk about life, work, family, faith, relationships, struggles, successes, lessons learned, and the experiences that shape who we become. Sometimes the conversation is funny. Sometimes it's surprising. Sometimes it's difficult. But it’s always about hearing another person's perspective and finding something meaningful in the conversation. These aren't sound bites. They’re real conversations that take the time to go somewhere — usually 60 to 90 minutes, with a new guest and a new perspective about once a week. So pull up a chair, settle in, stay curious and join the conversation. What’s Been On Your Mind? Because you never know what you’ll discover when you take the time to listen to someone else’s story.

Episodes

  1. Aug 26

    The Luckiest Man in America

    Homeless to homeowner in nine years. Don Wilson’s story is proof that your past doesn’t have to determine your future. From an abandoned childhood and sleeping on floors to building a successful wedding DJ business, working in radio, entering politics, performing on stage, and eventually becoming a John Mellencamp tribute-band frontman—Don has reinvented himself more than once. In this episode of What’s Been On Your Mind?, John sits down with Don to talk about the decisions, setbacks, and stubborn determination that helped rebuild his life. You’ll hear how Don: • Went from homelessness to buying a home and raising a family • Built a wedding DJ business from a $1,400 loan • Used a simple six-page questionnaire to turn wedding entertainment into deeply personal experiences • Made unexpected career moves through radio, comedy, politics, and live performance • Found a new relationship with family, music, and purpose • Connected with members of John Mellencamp’s band through his love of music Don also shares some of the more unexpected moments of his journey—including a health scare that changed his relationship with alcohol, a powerful experience surrounding the loss of a loved one, and the surprising ways music continues to open doors. This is a conversation about resilience, reinvention, family, purpose, and second chances. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start over, change direction, or rebuild your life, stay with this conversation. Don’s story may give you a reason to believe it isn’t. What’s been on your mind? #Resilience #SecondChances #LifeStories #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Family #Radio #Music #JohnMellencamp #WeddingDJ #Reinvention #WhatstBeenOnYourMind #WelshStudios #JohnWelsh #DonWilson

    The Luckiest Man in America
  2. Aug 22

    Farming for over 100 years

    What does it really take to keep a family farm alive for more than 100 years? Dale and Julianne Fisher are third-generation Iowa farmers whose family has been working the land for generations. But this isn’t the simple, old-fashioned farm story you might expect. From horse-drawn plows and hand harvesting to GPS-guided combines and precision agriculture, their family has watched farming completely transform — and they’ve had to transform with it. In this episode of What’s Been On Your Mind?, Dale and Julianne take us inside the fascinating world of modern farming and reveal just how much has changed — and how much hard work, knowledge, and family commitment has remained the same. Dale traces the Fisher family story back to a century farm purchased by his grandfather in 1914, a property that began as one of the first stagecoach stops west of the Mississippi. From there, we explore what farm life looked like generations ago and what it takes to run a farm today. You’ll discover: • How corn yields have more than doubled over the past 50 years • Why today’s combines require different settings for corn, soybeans, oats, and wheat • How GPS and precision agriculture have changed the way farmers work the land • Where grain goes after it leaves the field — from ethanol plants and livestock feed to co-ops and export markets • What farming and food preservation looked like before refrigeration • How families once used salt, smoke, and lard to preserve meat • Why the idea of the “simple family farm” misses just how technical modern agriculture has become • What it was like growing up on a farm where chickens, hogs, and cattle were part of everyday life • How farming terminology can sound very different to someone who didn’t grow up around agriculture Dale also shares stories from a time when families produced and preserved far more of their own food, while Julianne offers a fascinating perspective on how much of modern farming is misunderstood by people who live far removed from rural life. And there’s a bigger story here. Every time you sit down to eat, there’s a farmer, a field, a piece of equipment, a supply chain, and generations of knowledge behind that food. What looks simple on your plate can be incredibly complex behind the scenes. If you’re curious about American farming, family farms, agriculture, food production, farming technology, rural life, or where your food really comes from, this conversation will give you a whole new appreciation for the people who grow it. From horse-drawn plows to GPS-guided combines, this is the story of a family farm that survived by learning how to change. If this episode gives you a new appreciation for farming, share it with someone who might enjoy seeing where their food really comes from. www.WhatsBeenOnYourMind.com www.WelshStudios.net #Farming #Agriculture #FamilyFarm #AmericanFarming #Iowa #IowaFarming, #FarmLife #PrecisionAgriculture #FoodProduction #WhatsBeenOnYourMind #Welsh, #JohnWelsh, #WelshStudios

    Farming for over 100 years
  3. Aug 21

    Marriage Takes Grace

    What if some of the biggest problems in marriage aren’t caused by what your spouse does — but by the thoughts and expectations you bring to the situation? In this episode of What’s Been On Your Mind?, Michelle Lentz, author of Hey Beginner Wife and creator of the popular @BeginnerWife community, shares the marriage mindset shifts that can help newlyweds, strengthen seasoned marriages, and help couples see each other differently. Michelle and her husband Steve have been married for more than 40 years, and she shares the lessons, mistakes, and discoveries that have shaped their marriage — including one simple idea that can change the way you respond to everyday frustrations: “Believe the best.” We talk about: • Why self-control in marriage starts with controlling your own thoughts • How appreciation can completely change the tone of a relationship • What happens when comparisons and unmet expectations steal your gratitude • Why thinking “appreciate” instead of simply “respect” can change how you see your spouse • How to bring up difficult issues without putting your spouse on the defensive • When to let a complaint go — and when it really needs to be discussed • Why Michelle avoids bringing up things her husband simply cannot change • How journaling can help you process frustration before it becomes an argument • Why words like “always” and “never” can quickly derail a conversation • The role shared values, commitment, and faith can play in building a lasting marriage • How prayer became one of Michelle’s most powerful tools as a wife Michelle also opens up about what surprised her most about marriage, how her family shaped her expectations, and what more than four decades of marriage have taught her about love, conflict, forgiveness, and commitment. Whether you’re newly married, preparing for marriage, or you’ve been married for decades, this conversation offers practical wisdom you can put to work right away. Stop reacting. Start appreciating. Believe the best. And build a marriage that lasts. Michelle Lentz is the author of Hey Beginner Wife and the creator of the @BeginnerWife Instagram and TikTok community. She and her husband Steve have been married for more than 40 years and have six children and nine grandchildren. If this conversation gives you something to think about, share it with someone you know who could use a little encouragement in their marriage. #Marriage #MarriageAdvice #Relationships #HeyBeginnerWife #WhatHasBeenOnYourMind

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What’s Been On Your Mind?Every person has a story. Every story has something to teach us. Some stories extraordinary. Some are surprisingly ordinary. And some will make you look at the world or your own life, a little differently. What’s Been On Your Mind? is a place for real conversations with interesting people from all walks of life. There’s no single topic, no political agenda, and no formula for who we’ll meet next. One week, we might sit down with a third-generation farmer who has worked the same land for decades. The next, it could be a child psychologist, a missionary, a marriage expert, a radio personality, or someone who has overcome addiction and has a story few people have heard. The common thread is simple: their story matters, and there’s something worth discovering. We talk about life, work, family, faith, relationships, struggles, successes, lessons learned, and the experiences that shape who we become. Sometimes the conversation is funny. Sometimes it's surprising. Sometimes it's difficult. But it’s always about hearing another person's perspective and finding something meaningful in the conversation. These aren't sound bites. They’re real conversations that take the time to go somewhere — usually 60 to 90 minutes, with a new guest and a new perspective about once a week. So pull up a chair, settle in, stay curious and join the conversation. What’s Been On Your Mind? Because you never know what you’ll discover when you take the time to listen to someone else’s story.