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The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast

Join me as I confront what terrifies me—including launching this podcast—in hopes of unearthing truths that set us free and help recover personal authority to forge a path uniquely our own. This podcast exists to raise to light the stories, life experiences, and messages of people from everyday walks of life. No single topic—just a shared journey aiming upward. I invite you to come alongside me as I live out this journey. After all, there’s no better time than the now.

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01:24:02

#25 - Bri Kern – Grief: A Mind-Body Connection

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Today, we explore the story behind the therapist — how Bri Kern’s own experiences, including a devastating series of losses and lessons no one ever wants to face, led her to the work she does today as a licensed mental health professional and founder of Mind Body Heart Counseling. We explore how childhood shapes the way we love and parent, how grief often hides as anger, and the importance of fully allowing ourselves to feel it.Bri has been one of the steady voices on my team of healers, and I’m

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01:16:27

#24 - Curtis Childs - Spiritual Warfare

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Why would your own mind try to tear you down? Curtis Childs and I explore that question through the lens of spirituality, mental health, and the unseen influences that shape our inner world. Curtis—host of Off The Left Eye and a lifelong student of Emanuel Swedenborg’s teachings—shares how faith, awareness, and understanding the thoughts that harm us can help us separate from destructive thoughts and find peace. We also unpack why healing requires more than religion alone—and how the many paths to

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01:51:51

#23 - Esther Yardumian-Smyth - Don't Be a Lemming!

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Oh, Esther—where do I even begin?!Following our recording, Esther shared two guiding teaching philosophies that have guided her life and work:1) “Don’t be a lemming!” — her daily mantra urging students to think independently and resist the pull to conformity.2) “Climb the lexicographical ladder of learning.” — her call to grow intellectually by expanding one’s vocabulary and deepening understanding through language.Whether you’re a former student or meeting her for the first time, you won’t want to

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01:09:28

#22 - James & Mark - PokeJawn

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/10/11

Last night was one of the most anticipated nights of the year in my hometown — ButtonFest. It’s a house concert held every Charter Day weekend, basically our town’s homecoming.PokeJawn, founded by James Lindrooth and Mark, started a few years back as a last-minute solution when the band Wheatus (yeah, the ones who sing Teenage Dirtbag) needed an opener for the original ButtonFest. James and Mark stepped up to the plate, masterfully created multiple songs — and just like that, PokeJawn was born.I

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01:03:19

#21 - Dr. Yasin Khan - American Dream

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/10/03

Yasin is a longtime family friend, and this was my first time visiting his home and seeing him in person in nearly a decade. His story is remarkable—growing up in Pakistan, immigrating to the U.S. in pursuit of the American Dream, and building both a thriving medical practice and successful real estate ventures. Along the way, he achieved great success but also came dangerously close to losing it all.His journey is a powerful reminder that anyone can start from nothing and create the life they want

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01:44:31

#20 – Glenn Bostock & Kendall Hyatt - Becoming a...

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/09/26

In this milestone 20th episode, I sit down with Glenn Bostock—founder and CEO of SnapCab—and Kendall Hyatt for one of my favorite conversations yet.Glenn’s story is inspiring: he struggled in school, but outside of it, he built sophisticated inventions like sailboats, gliders, and hot air balloons. His love for woodworking grew into a career, and what started as a dream of running a small woodshop evolved—through trial, error, and comfort with failure—into two companies with 140 employees!With

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01:54:33

#19 - Willard Heinrichs - The Last Cowboy

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Rev. Willard Heinrichs—“Opi”—might be the last true cowboy. From growing up on a Canadian farm with nine siblings and no electricity to riding horseback from Canada to Mexico, working cattle, serving in the U.S. Forest Service, rock climbing in Yosemite, and ministering in Newfoundland and Africa, Opi’s life reads like a western novel.At the center of it all is his 60-year marriage to Vanessa and his strong faith. This episode is packed with adventure, wisdom, and life lessons that will inspire you

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01:17:49

#18 - Bronwen Mayer Henry - Healing Creatively

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/09/12

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Bronwen Mayer Henry — painter, meditation practitioner, and so much more. My connection to her and her art dates back over a decade, when I was gifted my first painting of hers — an elephant — which has hung beside my bed ever since, serving as a daily reminder of strength, gentleness, and resilience.Bronwen shares her journey before and during her cancer diagnosis, how painting became a restorative practice, and why she chooses joy over perfection in art and

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01:33:05

#17 - Grayson Zuber - One Man's Journey

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Grayson Zuber’s story can’t be put in a box—he’s more than a stone mason, a musician, or someone who has battled addiction. Being in his presence felt almost angelic, and hearing him share both his words and music was unforgettable.The morning after our conversation, Grayson texted me this:“I try not to ruminate too much on the infinities I omitted. But I do wish I would have conveyed this about addiction and recovery: there is immense beauty in this precious life, and we miss it if we cannot also

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01:59:02

#16 – Trent Odhner – Scuba & Law Enforcement

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Trent Odhner and I go way back to when I was 11, and he’s always been a stand-up man. Usually someone who stays off the socials, Trent joins me to share his story. In this episode, we dive into his roots, his six-month journey becoming a scuba instructor in Thailand—including close calls with jellyfish and naval ordnance—his White House internship under President Clinton (who knew him by first name), and building his own dive business in the Virgin Islands. We also discuss his transition into law

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01:31:51

#15 - John Kramer - Electric Rust

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Ever wonder what happened to PECO's century-old abandoned power plants? In this episode, filmmaker John Kramer takes us inside the forgotten world of Philadelphia’s Electric Company and its once-grand stations. His upcoming documentary Electric Rust (co-directed with Ben Kees) uncovers the rise, fall, and human stories behind these massive, cathedral-like structures that once powered entire cities.We explore John’s lifelong fascination with abandoned places, the history of these plants, and what

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02:53:54

#14 – Jeff Harmer – Peaks, Seas, & Startups

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Jeff Harmer is a true walking legend — someone who’s lived life to the fullest. Adventure and entrepreneurship have been the two driving forces throughout his journey. Early on, Jeff took on the ambitious 7 Summit Challenge, aiming to climb the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents.Inspired by The Art of the Deal in his youth, Jeff dreamed of building skyscrapers. From delivering newspapers to launching multiple startups in his early twenties — including a furniture store and an

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02:37:34

#13 - Ray & Star Silverman - Love Masterclass

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/08/08

Ray and Star Silverman bring nearly 50 years of marriage, parenting, and spiritual teaching to this conversation. Ray holds advanced degrees in English, Education, and Divinity, and spent 25 years teaching courses on Conjugial Love, the Ten Commandments, and Eastern religion. He also did prison ministry and co-developed Happy, Joyous, and Free.Star, with a Master’s in Special Education, co-taught with Ray and helped bring the Rise Above It series to classrooms and communities.Together, they’ve

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01:48:25

#12 – Rafe Williams – "There's Treasure Everywhere!"

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/08/06

Calling all recent grads and those needing a push to travel! Rafe Williams is off to Namibia with the Peace Corps—and he’s got stories. In this spur-of-the-moment episode, my longtime friend and I dive into his wild ride so far: hitchhiking in Mexico with the Cartel, getting caught in Yellowstone storms, hiking Hawaii’s coastline, and going from zero countries visited outside the US at age 18 to over 20 by age 22.We break down what it takes to join the Peace Corps, how Rafe’s preparing for 2+ years

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02:43:48

#11 – Jody Maddock – Why Hunting Matters for...

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Jody Maddock is a dedicated bow hunter and a true legend in the whitetail community, with one of the most incredible great rooms you’ll ever see. Jody explains why hunting, though counterintuitive, is vital for conservation—funding anti-poaching, managing wildlife, and reducing deer-vehicle collisions. He shares the demanding preparation hunting requires, why he taxidermies his animals as stories, and unforgettable close calls with a Cape buffalo, musk ox, grizzly, his rare piebald deer, and the

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03:29:51

#10 - Shawn “Fish” Synnestvedt - On Marriage

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Welcome to Episode 10 of The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast!Today I’m joined by Shawn “Fish” Synnestvedt, longtime educator, coach, and husband of 45 years, who brings a deep faith-based perspective on building a happy, healthy, and deeply loving marriage. Shawn’s insights come from decades of experience and his powerful presentation “Through An Open Door: A Path to a Stronger Marriage” (New Church Life, Mar/Apr 2025). This episode is a genuine conversation about marriage grounded in faith, character, and

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01:51:09

#9 - Dr. Halfdan Bau-Madsen - ER Reality

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/07/18

How do we rebuild trust in a world where faith in institutions—and the experts behind them—has crumbled for valid reasons?In this episode, I sit down with ER doctor Dr. Halfdan Bau-Madsen for an unfiltered look at modern medicine: where it’s broken, where it still saves lives, and how truth and transparency can restore trust.We tackle the moral dilemmas doctors face when speaking out could cost everything, Big Pharma’s influence, how the job takes its toll, and raw stories from the ER—including the

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01:08:42

#8 – Mary McCollum: What the Dying Can Teach the Living

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/07/11

In this episode, I sit down with Mary McCollum, who faces the end of her life with rare honesty and peace. Mary shares what dying has taught her about living, the struggle between the will to live and letting go, and finding joy even in life’s hardest moments. She speaks openly about stopping treatment, entering hospice, the freedom she’s found in embracing this stage of life, and the love story that’s carried her through it all—and much more. Mary reminds us that while death feels like a goodbye

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02:09:01

#7 - David Roth - Life, Love, & Sex

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/07/04

In this episode, I sit down with my Uncle David—a calm, trusted voice in my life and a New Church minister—to explore life, love, and sex through a redemptive, grace-filled, spiritually grounded lens. We begin by tracing the arc of his life, from early spiritual influences and family dynamics to his unique journey into ministry.Together, we unpack why many young adults feel confused or burned by culture and religion, and how a third way—beyond repression or indulgence—can lead to transformation,

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02:05:03

#6 - Ali Durand - Beautiful Scars

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Ali Durand has been a healing presence in my life—and in the lives of many. In this conversation, we meet her at the doorway of a new chapter and look back on the ones that shaped her: from childhood roots and early influences to the pain of losing the father of her three children to suicide.We talk about motherhood, marriage, divorce, sobriety, and the simple yet often overlooked truth of how life-changing it is to be seen and loved for who you truly are. Ali reflects on raising a blended family,

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