Six years after prostate cancer treatment, Ted revisits Episode 16 of Almost Paradise in North Idaho, sharing a deeply personal conversation with Joy.

Together, they reflect on their experience with diagnosis, treatment, and the uncertainty that comes with facing cancer. This repodcast features improved audio, a new introduction, and an encouraging update.

Today, he continues enjoying tennis, winter pickleball, weekly bowling, chores, and time with friends and family.

With humor, gratitude, and faith, Ted celebrates ordinary days and the people who helped him through difficult ones.

He also reminds listeners that this is their personal experience, not medical advice. Treatments evolve, and individual concerns belong in a conversation with a doctor.

It’s an honest, hopeful look at life after cancer—and finding plenty of reasons to keep smiling, here in North Idaho.

Should Christians vote—or does faith call them to stay out of politics? Ted welcomes Harold and their Chris Clark to the front porch for an hour-long conversation about Scripture, conscience, and the responsibilities of citizenship.

Some Christians point to Jesus’ statement that his kingdom is not of this world and Paul’s reminder that our citizenship is in heaven. Others see voting as an opportunity to love their neighbors, seek their community’s welfare, and speak up for vulnerable people. The Bible offers principles for both arguments, but no explicit command to cast—or refuse to cast—a ballot.

The conversation also considers what happens after Election Day. Can Christians accept an election’s outcome under God’s sovereignty while disagreeing with the winner’s decisions? Does accepting the result mean approving everything a leader does? And if someone chooses not to vote, does that person still have a right—or a responsibility—to speak out afterward?

This edition of Almost Paradise in North Idaho explores questions that reach beyond candidates and parties: Where do Christians place their ultimate hope? How should conviction and conscience shape public life? Pull up a chair for a thoughtful Front Porch Conversation about faith, government, and living alongside people who reach different conclusions.

When did being busy become a badge of honor—and sitting down require a defense attorney?

In this Morning Brew, Ted takes a humorous look at overflowing calendars, retirement without rest, and projects that somehow create three more projects.

Beneath the laughter is a question: Are we giving our time to what matters most? From neglected friendships to the struggle to say no, this episode encourages listeners to make room for people, prayer, and simple pleasures.

Drawing on Jesus’ invitation to rest, Ted reminds us that a full calendar doesn’t always mean a full life.

Pour some coffee and pause.