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In this episode, hosts Heath and Josh sit down with their friend Hailey Hattenbach for a lively and heartfelt conversation about her recent adventure in Ireland. Hailey kicks things off by sharing what it was like to take her first-ever solo international trip, opening up about the nerves and stress of flying overseas alone—and the confidence boost that came from pushing through it.

She dives into her time traveling independently for a couple of weeks, including staying in hostels for the first time, meeting people from all over the world, and quickly discovering how easy it is to make friends on the road. Hailey talks about soaking in Ireland’s iconic sights, wandering historic cities, and taking in the country’s charm at her own pace.

The conversation then shifts to the second half of her trip, when she met up with her grandparents, parents, and younger sister to travel together as a family. Highlights include staying in a castle, riding trains through the stunning Irish countryside, and experiencing how different (and special) Ireland felt when shared with family.

Throughout the episode, Hailey reflects on memorable nights in Irish pubs, the surprisingly great food, and how the trip helped her grow more independent while still appreciating time with loved ones. Heath and Josh chime in with questions, reactions, and plenty of humor, making the episode a mix of travel inspiration, honest storytelling, and friendly banter that’ll have listeners dreaming of their own Irish adventure.

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In this episode, hosts Heath and Josh sit down with Lori Hinkley, a longtime friend of Heath’s, for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about life after high school and the unexpected paths it can take. Lori shares what it was like getting married not long after graduating, then setting off to travel across Europe while still searching for clarity about her future. Along the way, she reflects on how those experiences shaped her perspective and ultimately led her to a career she loves as a high school literature teacher. A lifelong reader, Lori talks about her deep love for books and storytelling. To top it all off, she reveals the incredible and unconventional story of discovering that her biological father is Persian. It’s an episode full of reflection, adventure, and surprising revelations about identity, growth, and following your curiosity.

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In this episode, hosts Heath and Josh sit down with their friend Hannah Helmke to unpack a Christmas Eve she and her family will never forget.

Late at night on Christmas Eve, lightning struck Hannah’s family home, instantly turning what should have been a peaceful holiday into a traumatic emergency. Hannah walks listeners through the terrifying moments as the strike tore through the house—describing the chaos, fear, and disbelief as her family scrambled to make sense of what had just happened while the night (and the holiday) unraveled around them.

But the disaster didn’t end once the storm passed. Much of the episode focuses on the long, exhausting aftermath: months of displacement, uncertainty, and the seemingly endless battle with insurance companies. Hannah candidly shares the “second nightmare” of the experience—navigating claims, delays, confusing paperwork, and constant setbacks while trying to get her family’s home repaired and livable again.

Heath and Josh balance the heavy subject matter with empathy, humor, and moments of reflection, while also asking the questions listeners are thinking.

The episode is a powerful reminder that surviving the disaster is sometimes only the beginning, and that the road back to “normal” can be far more difficult than anyone expects.

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