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Seeking Context with Justin Wieland
Seeking Context explores the ways our lives, careers, and beliefs have unfolded over time and how they fit in the context of family, community, and the grand arc of human history.
Episodes
53 episodes
Sipping with Megan Jox: Discovering the Secrets of a Successful Healthy Juice Shop
Join us for a refreshing conversation with Megan Jox, the proud owner of CONFITENT JUICE EMPORIUM located in Colby, Kansas. In this podcast, Megan shares her journey toward becoming a successful entrepreneur and the challenges she faced along t...
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Season 6
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Honoring Those Who Serve with Marshall Rhea and Brian Wolf
Today’s episode of Seeking Context is dedicated to the mothers of all who have served this great nation, and especially to the late Mildred Kuhlman, mother of 10, grandmother of 65, great grandmother of 101, great great grandmother of 6 and cou...
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Season 6
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Moments of Light: Part 2
We continue our special Moments of Light series today with stories of resilience, faith, and community support that remind us of the power of human connection and compassion in times of loss and hardship. It is important to remember that, while...
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Moments of Light: Part 1
Hello and welcome to Moments of Light, a special series of seeking context. Looking back at the first 50 episodes of the show, highlighting moments when the bright light of our common humanity shone through in conversations with my guests. Thes...
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A Commitment to Community in Logan County, with Community Foundation President Raelene Keller, EMS Director Bob Kelly, and Fire Chief Russ Moellering
In the fall of 2022, an anonymous donor gave $20,000 to the Logan County Community Foundation, for the explicit benefit of the Logan County Fire Department and Logan County EMS. Learn how the leaders of these three organizations think ab...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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Building True Community with author, non-profit leader, and community building facilitator Eve Berry
In this episode, Justin talks with Eve Berry. An Author, non-profit leader, and community facilitator. In the areas of community development, grant writing, and organizational planning and development, Eve Berry is a renowned expert on a global...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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Embracing the Golden Rule in law enforcement with Sheriff Pat Parsons
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Season 3
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Episode 48
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A rural surgeon finds the American Dream in Oakley Kansas with Dr. Subir Ray
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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There’s no place like home when Goodland Tech brings high tech to Kansas, with Ben Coumerihl
Are you looking for a career in tech or wanting to find ways to break into the industry? This week, Seeking Context dives into the opportunities to pursue a career in the tech field in Northwest Kansas! Our special guest, Ben Coumerilh of Goodl...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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Celebrating the Joyful Moments in Life with Jeff & Wayne Horlacher of Horlacher Jewelers
After a career as a clinical psychologist helping people through difficult times in life, Jeff Horlacher returned home to join his father in the family's retail jewelry business, transitioning to a career helping people celebrate the joyf...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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Teaching The Future with Becky Steiger: Ep. 44
On this episode, Justin sits down with Becky Steiger, a science teacher from Winona, Kansas, who is solely responsible for teaching 7 different science classes every day of the school year. Stay tuned to hear about the challenges, rewards, and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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The Voice of Kansas Sports with Rich Epp: Ep. 43
On this episode, Justin sits down with Rich Epp, who has been the voice of Kansas Sports for over 50 years. Through joining the political arena, starting a restaurant, and raising a family, sports broadcasting is the only thing that never chang...
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Season 5
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Ranching and Cabaret with Max Haverfield in Russel Springs KS: Ep. 42
On Today’s episode, Justin sits down with Max Haverfield, who balances his family's successful ranching business during the day with producing a full production of Cabaret at night. Balancing between these two very different worlds is exciting ...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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Keeping it fresh with Heidi and Kale of Fresh Seven coffee in St. Francis KS: Ep. 41
After quitting their jobs in Phoenix, selling their worldly possessions, and traveling the world for a year, Kale Danenkbring and Heidi Plumb moved home to Saint Francis, Kansas (population 1,200) where they opened Fresh Seven Coffee. Originall...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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Fighter Pilot's Fathers Day-Top Gun: Maverick Special
On this special episode of seeking context. Justin and Caden explore the real-life equivalent to the new movie TOP GUN MAVERICK. Justin, being a fighter pilot himself, explains the real-life scenarios that he encounters during his time of duty....
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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Ep. 38: "There's So Much More There" with Vishnu Bunny tattoo parlor owner Jeff Mann and manager Brian Gochal
Jeff Mann is the founder and owner of the Vishnu Bunny tattoo and piercing shop in Sioux Falls, SD. Learn about his passion for the art of tattoos and the serendipitous partnership he formed with a former "suit", Vishnu Bunny manager Bri...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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Ep. 37: "No matter the weather" With Jonathan Dalbom
Discover the inner workings of a state park and the people who maintain them. Jonathan Dalbom is one of many who dedicated their lives for us to enjoy a slice of nature. In this episode, Jonathan talks a bit about the Cheney Reserv...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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Ep. 36 : "Write from the Heart" with Anita Gabel, editor of the Oakley Graphic
Find out what it takes to purchase and run a hometown newspaper. With no prior experience in journalism, Anita Gabel was recruited to become the editor of the Oakley Graphic three years ago and purchased the paper from the previous owner...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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Ep. 35: "What Difference Does it Make?" with historian Deb Goodrich
It is hard to find a person more passionate about history than Deb Goodrich. In this episode of Seeking Context, learn how Deb fell into a lifetime of studying the past, the many interesting things historians actually "do" in their profe...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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Ep 34: "Get back to work" with Crossfit Fortius founder Jesse Malcomb
In Seeking Context episode 34, learn about Jesse Malcomb's entrepreneurial journey in founding and growing Crossfit Fortius, the largest Crossfit gym in San Diego, over the past 10 years.
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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Ep 33: Seeking Context Sound Celebration with the High Plains Barbershop Chorus
In Seeking Context episode 33, learn about the world of barbershop music in western Kansas with the High Plains Chorus in Hays and the Tumbleweed Chorus in Colby.
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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Ep 31: "Just Go For It" With Kyle Bloom
The best decision in your life is often made when you just go for it. Not everything has to be calculated and thought of thoroughly. Sometimes, you just have to take a shot and trust how things will play out. That’s what
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Episode 31
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Seeking Context: Ep 31 With Bob Peterson and Caden Runnalls "Act II"
Join Caden Runnalls as he interviews Director, Mentor, and Playwrite, Bob Peterson. Our first returning guest on the program, Caden and Mr. Peterson will discuss their upcoming children's show production, Mr. Peterson's other shows he has creat...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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Ep 30: Seeking Context With Owners of "Orange" Bonnie Cameron and Carloff
Bonnie Cameron and her husband Carloff are musicians, teachers, owners of Orange in Colby, Kansas. Bonnie is also creative director at the Main Street Arts Council in Hoxie. Find out about Bonnie and Carloff's musical talents and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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Ep 29: Seeking Context With Charlene & Curt Powers
Charlene and Curt Powers run the Cafe in Winona, one of the most popular restaurants within 60 miles of Winona, Kansas! Find out how Charlene and Curt met, came to own and operate the Cafe, and how they have found breakout success with great fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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