A Different Kind of Walk Podcast
Jeff Conway, a retired pastor, lives with a developing neuromuscular disorder that is taking away his ability to walk and talk. But even as the disorder has robbed Jeff of many things, it has not taken his joy. In this podcast you‘ll find Jeff and his friend, Susan Alloway, discussing and interviewing others on topics like faith, joy, grief, death, wonder, and truth, and seeing how pain and joy often go hand in hand in this life.
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Episodes
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
In today's episode, Jeff and Susan continue their discussion from the previous episode on deconstruction. Here they talk about church burn, issues of abuse and harassment, and how the stages of faith are not simply linear.
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
In today's episode, Jeff and Susan get to answer some questions about faith and deconstruction. Is deconstruction a bad thing? What is "church" supposed to be, and is there a difference between "going to church" and "going to worship"? Does it matter whether or not believers physically gather together, worship God together, and are the church together? Whether you've ever considered these questions or not, they hope you enjoy the episode.
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
In today's episode, Jeff and Susan get to spend time again with Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck, the founders of I'll Push You, Inc. and the leaders of wheelchair accessible trips along the Camino de Santiago in Spain. This is Jeff's and Susan's last interview about the Camino, and they are excited to share how and where Patrick and Justin have seen God show up in this world. Enjoy the episode!
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
In today's episode, Jeff and Scotty and Susan get to share their favorite (and least favorite) Christmas songs and why they matter to them. You'll hear some musical renditions by Susan (and one by her kids) and hopefully get some laughs along the way. Enjoy the episode!
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
In today's episode, Jeff and Susan get to spend time with Mandy Smith. Mandy is the Pastor at St. Lucia Uniting Church in St. Lucia, Australia and she has much to teach us about gentleness, leadership, and absorbing pain. Enjoy the episode!
P.S. - Click here to see the piece of art Mandy references: "Groomed For Leadership."
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
In today's episode, Jeff and Susan get to speak with Donna Jones. Donna is a native of Guam, she was born with Spina Bifida, and despite being paralyzed from the calves down she is a competitive athlete who enjoys skiing, skydiving, weight lifting, and has hiked the Camino de Santiago in a wheelchair. Enjoy the episode!
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
In this episode, Jeff and Susan get to welcome their new Co-Host, Scotty Meiser. The three of them discuss headaches, Donald Duck, and technology, and they share the metaphors they are currently using to understand and connect with God.
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Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
In this episode, Jeff and Susan discuss their pets (Jeff's dog, Lumi, and Susan's cat, Charm), Jeff's most recent fall, and their experiences encountering euthanasia as a topic in media and in real life.
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
In this episode, Jeff and Susan are joined by 16-year-old Mary Proctor. They chat with Mary about Catholic School, faith, the first year of driving, and how to navigate high school when you deal with high anxiety.
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Just a quick note from Jeff about the election coming up. We are so lucky to live in a country where we are free to have a voice, where we have the opportunity to vote for our leaders. This is your chance to participate. It's time to vote!