A Name, A Letter, A Beginning

In this moving episode, Steve Pemberton shares the search for his beginnings, an emotional journey sparked by a moment of quiet loneliness on college graduation day.

Through unexpected clues and long-held records, he begins to uncover the lives of his parents, Marian Murphy and Kenny Pemberton. Their stories, marked by trauma, resilience, and love, come to life in a way he never imagined. For the first time, listeners will hear a recreated version of his father's voice reading a letter written from prison, revealing a depth of humanity too often lost in silence.

This episode offers a powerful reflection on family, memory, and the hope that healing is still possible.