
Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives
Join host Kerry Stiles and a variety of guests as they discuss the extraordinary details behind their seemingly normal lives
Episodes
55 episodes
E56. No Mile Too Far: Patti Silvers’ Fitness Revival
Patti Silvers used to keep an active lifestyle, but after raising kids for 20 years, she realized she needed to live that life again. After picking up exercise again in her 40s, she has participated in races in every state (including Alaska and...
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Episode 56
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23:38

E55. Neurodiverse Love: Kate Hemby's Love On The Spectrum Experience
Kate Hemby is an ordinary girl. She goes to work, sits as a board director at YoungLife, and volunteers at a special needs organization. With all she does, finding her way onto a Netflix series is just another day. Kate joins Kerry to discuss h...
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Episode 55
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9:40

E54. Intentional Living Part 6: Bill Prady's Three Ps For Spiritual Living
Bill Prady joins the show to discuss the three Ps that changed his life from a faith perspective: Pursued, Purchased, and Purposed. Bill explains how these three Ps worked in his life and how they have transformed him into the man he is today. ...
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Episode 54
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22:40

E53. The Biggest Underdog: HK Derryberry And Jim Bradford's Providential Relationship
Against all odds, HK Derryberry not only overcame his disabilities but exceeded them. Despite blindness, cerebral palsy, and paralysis, HK graduated high school and now travels nationwide as a motivational speaker with his friend, Jim Bradford....
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Episode 53
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24:16

E52. Behind A Man Of Many Talents: Just Who Are You Chuck Hicks?
A musician, advertiser, and teacher, there doesn't seem to be a life Chuck Hicks hasn't lived. From performing with Willie Nelson and playing basketball with Pete Maravich to pouring himself into the lives of his students, he lives life to the ...
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Episode 52
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37:59

E51. A Life Devoted To Service: Billy Smith's Passion For Ministry
Minister and former professor at Freed-Hardeman University Billy Smith joins Kerry to tell his extraordinary story and reflects on his career in the Church. Billy talks about the small town of Woodbury, Tennessee that made him who he is today, ...
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Episode 51
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51:44

E50. Intentional Living Part 5: Secure Finances For Meaningful Living
Financial advisor and author Greg Luken joins the show to discuss his journey and the lessons he learned from it. Using analogies to music and his experience with "financial superpowers," Greg offers tips and advice for better financial literac...
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Episode 50
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42:14

E49. Optimizing Your Voice: Grant Baldwin On Overcoming The Challenges Of Public Speaking
For many, public speaking sparks thoughts of anxiety and fear. However, for podcaster and speaking coach Grant Baldwin, everything comes naturally with confidence and a voice fit for radio. Nonetheless, Grant believes that with enough effort, a...
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Episode 49
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31:11

E48. Intentional Living Part 4: Greg Brown Drills The Importance Of Decluttering Your Mind
Southern Illinois University assistant women's basketball coach Greg Brown joins Kerry to discuss decluttering. Although keeping physical spaces tidy is important for a nice home, keeping one's mental space tidy is crucial for intentional livin...
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Episode 48
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31:48

E47. More Than Just An Athlete: Ingle Martin On Developing Athletes Beyond Their Physical Performance
Coach Ingle Martin from Christ Presbyterian Academy joins Kerry to discuss the nuances of today's young athletes. Emphasizing the importance of development off the field, Ingle focuses on things beyond workouts and practice such as proper sleep...
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Episode 47
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36:44

E46. Intentional Living Part 3: Brooke Curry's Tips For Healthier New Year Habits
Start the new year off on the right foot as Brooke Curry talks with Kerry about maintaining physical health through proper exercise and nutrition. Brooke discusses her motivations for healthier living and offers her perspective on successful fo...
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Episode 46
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28:44

E45. One Step At A Time: Seth Oden's Determination To Run Once Again
Following a frightening accident that left runner Seth Oden temporarily paralyzed, Seth joins the show to talk to Kerry about his story and the long road to recovery. Seth discusses the hurdles he had to overcome to return to the sport he lives...
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Episode 45
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32:06

E44. It Takes A Village: Adam And Catherine Terry's Amazing Support System In Times Of Distress
Adam and Catherine Terry join Kerry to talk about the life-altering accident that affected their son's life, the stress it put on their family dynamic, and the people who offered help through their time of need. The pair discuss how God blessed...
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Episode 44
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35:13

E43. A Stronghold In Times Of Oppression: Tori Church's Faith Through Loss And Sickness
From being featured in a televised baking competition and her recent collegiate volleyball offer to her cystic fibrosis diagnosis and the loss of her mother, Tori Church joins Kerry Stiles to discuss the ups and downs of her young life. But des...
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Episode 43
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20:50

E42. Intentional Living Part 2: Jabari Greer Talks Emotional Relationships And Development
Jabari Greer returns to Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives to discuss living with emotional intention. He focuses on how his personal story impacts how he can relate to others emotionally and how his emotional intelligence has grown throughou...
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Episode 42
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37:17

E41. Intentional Living Part 1: Meredith Portwood Clears Up Misconceptions About Hospice Care
Join Kerry as he embarks on a new series about intentional living. For this series, Kerry will talk with professionals about their expertise in a specific area of life. In this episode, Meredith Portwood discusses late-life transitions and comm...
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Episode 41
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27:40

E40. Unified Not Uniform: Dr. Randy Lowry On The Necessity of Reconciliation And Conflict Resolution
Former Lipscomb President Dr. Randy Lowry joins the show to discuss his career as a lawyer and educator. The founder of the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University, Randy speaks on the spiritual worldview that drove his...
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Episode 40
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34:00

E39. No Case Too Cold: Sheila Wysocki's Work As One Of The Nation's Top Private Investigators
Featured on Dateline, Fox News, and 20/20 for solving the cold case of her college roommate's murder, Sheila Wysocki joins Kerry on Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives to discuss the driving force behind her occupation as a private investigato...
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Episode 39
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29:19

E38. The Most Wonderful, Terrible Thing: Sara Walker's Fulfilling And Inspiring Life
Wife, mother, and writer, Sara Walker, passed away after battling cancer in 2012. Still, her parents tell the story of her well-lived life in this episode of Everyday People, Extraordinary Lives. Jody and Carol Pigg talk about their daughter's ...
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Episode 38
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40:18

E37. Stubbornly Resilient: How R.A. Dickey Turned His Injury Into An MLB Specialty
From the Mets to the Braves, pitcher R.A. Dickey's knuckleball was a force to be reckoned with around the MLB. Now retired from professional baseball, Dickey joins Kerry to discuss his career in and out of the league, superstition, and the many...
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Episode 37
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24:18

E36. The Pendulum: Brent High’s Many Jobs, How He Managed Them, and Continues To Manage Them
Kerry converses with entrepreneur Brent High about the many hats he wears including father and husband. As an owner of three businesses, Brent talks about the importance of failing small, being present in relationships, and taking advantage of ...
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Episode 36
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24:58

E35. Watch Your Speed: Dusty Rhoades’ Highs and Lows As Williamson County's Sheriff
Former Williamson County Sheriff, Dusty Rhoades, joins Kerry to discuss his tenure as a deputy and sheriff in Williamson County. Dusty shares the toughest parts of the job and what makes the ideal deputy. Now retired, Dusty looks back at what m...
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Episode 35
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27:21

E34. Move More, Feel Better: Kimberly Edgeworth Breaks Down Stigmas Surrounding Yoga
Kerry talks with Kimberly Edgeworth, the founder of Full Life Yoga, to discuss the heightened health benefits of implementing yoga into one's exercise routine. Kimberly clears up common misconceptions and explains how she keeps yoga accessible ...
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26:09

E33. It's Not About You: Chan Means' Lifelong Passion For Foster Care And Selflessness
Kerry invites the executive director of Agape, Chan Means, to discuss the organization he's passionate about and the many years of foster care he's provided to children in need. Chan's story is naturally full of challenges but also abundant in ...
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Episode 33
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32:45

E32. I'm Not Impaired, I'm Proud: How Mike Knott Embraces His Deafness
Mike Knott proves deaf people can do anything hearing people can do but hear. Mike joins Kerry to walk through his life story. Through thoughtful anecdotes and experiences, Mike elaborates on deaf culture, the general challenges the deaf commun...
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Episode 32
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18:17
