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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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01:47:55

#37 - Thorne Pendleton - Brain Surgery to Bali

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2026/02/06

Although just 28, Thorne Pendleton has already lived a few lifetimes.At 14, he survived a giant fusiform brain aneurysm. By sophomore year of high school he had missed nearly 100 days of school. Detached and looking for discipline, he left home to attend an all-boys boarding school in New England, an experience that helped shape his independence and outlook.After high school, a planned gap year stretched into something bigger. On his 18th birthday, Thorne made a simple rule: never live more than

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01:59:46

#36 – Carol Buss – Apartheid to the Statue of Liberty

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2026/02/01

From road-tripping across Europe with infants in diapers to immigrating from South Africa to the United States during Apartheid, Carol and her husband Neil — with their three boys in tow — left everything they knew behind. They crossed the ocean by ship, arriving in New York Harbor at sunrise, the Statue of Liberty on the horizon — a symbol of freedom and the life they were about to build, rooted in faith and love.Carol shares insights from decades of teaching and shaping the New Church education

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00:03:13

Note from the Host

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2026/01/29

A quick note from me!

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01:51:33

#35 - Nina Dewees - Looking for the Good

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2026/01/16

While it’s essential to focus on what needs improving, it’s equally important to acknowledge what’s already going right. Nina Dewees lives this practice. Despite real challenges, she makes a deliberate, lifelong effort to look for the good.In the spirit of Rise Above It, Nina honors her parents through the gifts they passed on: her father’s spirit of adventure and her mother’s love of teaching. That adventure led her in her twenties to backpack Native trails in Wyoming and Montana 3 different times

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02:11:00

#34 - Rev. Scott Frazier - Calling All Men

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2026/01/09

Some conversations just click—thanks to Mr. Frazier, this may be one of my favorite dialogues yet.Scott Frazier is the Dean of the Theological School at Bryn Athyn College, and the only professor to ever give me a B. Scott’s journey of finding his calling is unique: from being homeschooled in Belgium during his junior year to returning to his hometown feeling invisible, he reflects on how a simple yearbook-signing party sparked a transformation. Once someone who ‘didn’t like people’ and imagined a

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02:28:53

#33 - Dr. Phil Feerrar - Part 2: The Art of Teaching

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2026/01/04

Picking up where Part 1 left off, we continue our conversation with Dr. Feerrar, diving into his approaches to classroom management, mastery of the material, and the strategies that made him an effective educator. We discuss his dissertation and parent-of-the-bride speech — both with fun Harry Potter connections — and the ways he engaged students, from reading letters from local veterans to fostering respect, mentorship, and a love of the outdoors.Whether you’re a past, current, or future educator,

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01:58:52

#33 - Dr. Phil Feerrar - Part 1: Formative Years (1st...

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2026/01/02

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I sit down with Dr. Feerrar, my 8th-grade teacher, longtime mentor, and dear friend — a legendary educator whom anyone who had the opportunity to learn from was lucky to have. We explore how his early experiences at home and in school shaped his eventual approach to teaching, walking us through 1st grade to PhD with memorable stories.Along the way, we uncover his love of history and genealogical detective work, hear the unbelievable story of how he ended up

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02:14:39

#32 - Jeanne Alix Smith - Child of WWII Spies

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/12/26

Jeanne Alix Smith grew up shaped by a chapter of World War II few people know. Born in Mauritius, off the coast of Madagascar, she was raised by unsung heroes of the war—her parents, Percy and Berthe Mayer—who served as covert intelligence agents in Madagascar, a region critical to Allied shipping routes and the balance of power in the Indian Ocean. Had they not done what they did, World War II—and the world as we know it today—may have turned out very differently.This episode explores their story

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02:29:31

#31 - Ric Asplundh - Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/12/19

If you grew up in Bryn Athyn and love cars, you probably remember Ric’s blue-and-white striped Shelby Cobra rolling through the Fourth of July parade or, years later, seeing him fly his original PA-18 Pitcairn autogiro over town.But if you don’t really know Ric, this episode is the perfect introduction.Ric’s fascination with speed and risk started young. A lifelong love of flying—sparked by RC aircraft—eventually led Ric to fly for the family business, Asplundh Tree Company, where his grandfather

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01:14:06

#30 - Gregg Swierczynski - Ramshackle Lamb

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Gregg had to grow up quickly in the concrete jungle of Philadelphia. His home life was shaped by the weight his father carried home from Vietnam, and by age 13 he was already working. Struggling to find acceptance and belonging, he turned to drugs and alcohol to disconnect. Things began to shift when his wife Kerry introduced him to community, leading him to join SWET, a men’s group that helped him confront his past. More recently, breaking his back forced him to keep facing the pain he’d long

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01:21:28

#29 - Dr. Kathy Dooley - Immaculate Dissection

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Kathy has been my health guide and guru for the past five years, walking a unique path: chiropractor → physical therapist → Chinese medicine → anatomy educator → lifelong student. She’s suffered 7 concussions, dissected over 2,700 cadavers, faced the valley of the shadow of death in her 20s, and relearned how to be in her body — turning her journey into a calling to help others heal.In this episode, Kathy shares her story, and interwoven throughout, we explore how medical schools need to emphasize

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02:02:43

#28 - David Norman - Iraq War: Marine Anesthesiologist

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/11/29

David Norman has worn three uniforms—Navy, Air Force, and Marine—serving as an anesthesiologist and senior medical officer. From landing in the Philippines during an active coup to witnessing the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, and later serving in one of the hottest zones of the Iraq War in Fallujah, Dave has seen the realities of war up close.Dave carries one of the strongest faiths I’ve ever encountered, helping him endure and overcome everything he’s lived through.In this episode, hear from

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02:22:40

#27 - Conrad Burnett - Second Chances

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Five days after birth, Conrad Burnett was taken by DCFS with heroin in his system and adopted into the Burnett foster home. By 12, life started going downhill, and by 18, he was homeless, struggling with depression, and eventually incarcerated.Through serving the homeless, someone gave him a second chance, and Conrad began the journey of turning his life around—ultimately working his way up to CEO at Just-Ice. His story is a testament that we don’t have to let life consume us and that—even in our

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01:30:57

#26 - Rev. J. Clark Echols, Jr. - Fear Hurting, Not...

The Ethan C. Lewin Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Do you want to love authentically — and live fearlessly, with joy and confidence in your salvation? Today, Clark Echols and I dive into how that life is promised through following the Lord, and how Jesus shows us what secure attachment with God really looks like.Clark is a minister-turned-licensed mental health counselor, passionately leading spiritual growth small groups — which he believes may be the future of the church! He shares the transformational milestones of his life, including how he

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#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

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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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