Courageous Conversations For A Changing WorldPart One, Faith In Modern Times

Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona

Thank you for joining us for our continuing Courageous Conversations, part of the Sunday Edition family podcast and digital media content services. This gathering brought together community members from across faith traditions and lived experiences for an honest exploration of spirituality, disability, advocacy, and the realities of navigating turbulent times.

Deep gratitude to Mark, Lorna, and Gabriel for their wisdom, vulnerability, and thoughtful leadership in the discussion. Thank you to everyone who listened on Corona FM, those who joined us live, and a special welcome to our new friend Judy. We are honored you found your way into this circle.

During this conversation, we reflected on the enduring words of Madeleine L Engle, drawing from her writings across decades and examining how her reflections continue to resonate today. Together, we spoke about facing the enemy and naming the enemy. We considered the theological image of the enemy as a once favored angel who chose the fall, and we examined how distraction and chaos function as tools that attempt to separate us from ourselves, from our faith, from our shared humanity, and from our higher power.

Although the conversation was framed within the Lenten season and included references to the Old and New Testament, this was not a conversation confined to Christianity. Participants explored the distinctions between faith, spirituality, and organized religion, affirming that spirituality does not equal religion and faith is not limited to any one tradition. We wrestled with doubt, polarization within our communities, and the challenge of holding onto faith in dark political and cultural moments.

We also examined how personal spirituality informs advocacy. How does our inner life shape our public voice. How do we carry faith into justice work. How do we quiet the noise designed to fracture and divide us, especially within disability and faith communities. These questions formed the heartbeat of the evening.

Next Conversation, Thursday at 8 PM Eastern

Our second Courageous Conversation will center on forgiveness. We will explore what we have described as a trinity of forgiveness: extending forgiveness, accepting forgiveness, and forgiving for ones own spiritual balance. Drawing from our recent reflections on forgiveness within our own house, we will examine how silence can become permission, how speaking truth and offering grace can coexist, and how forgiveness functions not as weakness but as disciplined leadership. We will also reflect on the theological symbolism of the Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and what spiritual equilibrium looks like in a divided world.

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Sunday EditionGrowing the Circle with Barbara Hinske

Airing Sunday at 1 PM Eastern on 2020 The BeaconAvailable in your podcast feeds immediately after broadcast

This week on Sunday Edition, we gather for a rich and heartfelt conversation with author Barbara Hinske centered on her latest novel, Growing the Circle, part of the beloved Guiding Emily series.

Barbara shares how her journey into the world of Emily Main began through a charitable interaction with the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and how she chose to donate the proceeds of the first book in the series to support that mission. What began as generosity became a long term literary commitment to telling stories that reflect the lived experiences of the blind and low vision community with authenticity and warmth.

We explore the theme of second acts in life, including Emily’s own transition into vision loss, her partnership with her guide dog Garth, and the ever widening circle of relationships that shape her world. The novel beautifully examines how loss can lead to unexpected expansion, new purpose, and deeper connection.

Our conversation dives into advocacy woven seamlessly into storytelling. We discuss employment discrimination, assumptions about competence, parenting, assistive technology, and the subtle ways society questions blind and low vision individuals. Barbara shares how she listens closely to members of our community and thoughtfully incorporates those conversations into women’s fiction and comfort storytelling that invites reflection rather than defensiveness.

Growing the Circle is not simply a novel. It is a bridge between communities. It opens doors for friends, family members, coworkers, and readers to better understand the daily realities, frustrations, joys, and resilience of blind and low vision people.

We encourage you to read along and join us for our upcoming friends and family book discussion and advocacy gathering with Barbara. If you are interested in participating, email SundayEdition@anthonycorona.com and let us know you are reading Growing the Circle and would like to join the conversation. Details will follow once the date is finalized.

Please support Barbara’s work by purchasing the book and leaving reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, Audible, or wherever you listen to audiobooks. Reviews and engagement truly matter. The more interaction, the more the algorithm recognizes these stories and shares them with new readers. Amplifying good work is one of the simplest and most powerful forms of advocacy.

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Take2Radio the Remix in Partnership with Sunday Edition Presents: comedian Heath Harmison

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We had a great conversation with comedian Heath Harmison on Take 2 Radio: The Remix! Heath shared the journey that led him to stand-up success, from his early beginnings to building a career on stage and on the road. He opened up about the influence of his incredibly talented family, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what life is really like while touring. It’s an honest, funny, and inspiring look at the work behind the laughs — and the passion that keeps him going.

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Sunday Edition Presents: A Conversation with Kevin and Sarah LaRoseBy: Anthony Corona

Air Date: February 15

In this heartfelt and deeply layered conversation, we sit down with Kevin and Sarah LaRose to talk about life, love, blindness and vision loss, faith held onto, faith practiced, faith questioned and faith reclaimed.

For years we have corresponded, supported and amplified one another’s work across advocacy spaces and community conversations. It was long past time that we sat down together not only as colleagues in the work, but as friends and partners in shared purpose.

Sarah and Kevin have been married since 2012. They first met in 1998 while participating in advocacy activities online and through the American Council of the Blind. What began as shared advocacy grew into shared life.

Kevin is a lover of history and politics, an enthusiastic home cook, an avid podcast listener and the kind of reader who juggles three books at once. A gifted wordsmith, he describes himself as an introvert, yet he is also a generous encourager who offers thoughtful compliments with sincerity and care.

Sarah taught biblical languages at Anderson University from 2015 to 2024 and received the Jacob Bolotin Award from the National Federation of the Blind in 2016. She now works as a braille transcriber for JBI Library. In her memoir, Past the Gray Curtain, she offers a deeply personal reflection on faith, identity and lived experience. You can learn more about Sarah and her work at http://www.sarahblakelarose.com and explore Kevin’s work at http://www.kevinlarose.net.

While there are many memoirs available today, this is a beautifully written, thoughtfully presented and deeply thought provoking work. Supporting one another is not only about hitting a like button or sharing a post. It is also about showing up through action. Please consider purchasing Sarah’s book today and investing in the powerful storytelling and lived experience she so generously shares.

During our conversation, we explore navigating blindness and vision loss within faith communities, translating belief into lived practice in a modern world and the quiet courage it takes to wrestle with doubt while holding onto hope.

Gabriel Lopez Kafati joins us for part of the conversation as we begin teasing an upcoming six week series of Thursday night discussions leading up to and through the Lenten season and Easter. Together we talk about what it means to translate faith into action and compassion in today’s world.

This episode is thoughtful, honest and grounded in lived experience. It is a conversation about partnership, calling and the ongoing journey of becoming.

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Thank you for being part of this growing, thoughtful and engaged community.

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Take2Radio The Remix

In conjunction with the Sunday Edition family of podcast and digital media content services presents

Nick Rossi The Interview

Pam and Anthony sat down with musician Nick Rossi for an in depth and wide ranging conversation about music, influence, creativity, and what it means to play through life both solo and with a band.

Nick Rossi is a pop punk artist and producer from Upstate New York and a driving creative force behind the band Double XP.

His sound pulls inspiration from early 2000s punk and alternative rock while still feeling fresh, playful, and emotionally grounded.

Whether working solo or collaborating with a full band, Nick approaches music with curiosity, intention, and a genuine love for the craft.

Double XP channels that same energy.

Big hooks.

High energy guitars.

A sense of fun that never forgets the heart underneath the noise.

At the end of the episode we premiere the brand new Double XP single "All A Game".

It is a catchy, fun, early 2000s inspired punk rock earworm that will absolutely get stuck in your head in the best possible way.

You have been warned.

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This inaugural episode of Take 2 Radio The Remix is a perfect snapshot of what is to come.

Honest conversations.

Creative energy.

Music that makes you smile, think, and maybe sing along a little too loudly.

Nick is fun, engaging, thoughtful, and open.

His conversation with Pam and Anthony flows easily from laughter to reflection and back again, making this episode a true joy from start to finish.

We encourage you to check out Nick Rossi and Double XP across social media.

Watch the video on YouTube.

Stream the song.

Turn it up.

Sing it loud.

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Disclaimer: For the Nick Rossi interview: We realized after recording there were some technical issues with my headset upon editing. Nonetheless this interview went amazingly well & we want to thank Nick for joining us on our first show back. I promise things will be tip top shape for the next show! Please bare with us & enjoy! Thank you for your understanding.

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Sunday Edition PresentsThe EchoVision Glasses Experience

This weeks Sunday Edition featured an in depth and community centered conversation exploring the EchoVision smart glasses and the growing ecosystem surrounding them.

Our guest Amy from the AGIGA team guided us through multiple live demonstrations of the EchoVision glasses, offering a clear and practical look at how they function in real world use. Amy shared the story behind the development of the glasses, the philosophy that shaped their design, and what is coming next for both the product and the broader EchoVision community.

We explored the history of EchoVision, how blind and low vision users were involved from the very beginning, and why the Pioneer experience is such a critical part of refining and strengthening the technology. Amy also walked listeners through how to learn more, where to find demos and resources, and how interested users can take next steps.

A highlight of the episode was hearing directly from current EchoVision Pioneers. Several users joined the conversation to share their lived experiences, practical use cases, and honest reflections on how the glasses fit into daily life. These firsthand perspectives brought depth and authenticity to the discussion and reinforced the importance of designing assistive technology with the community rather than for it.

We were also pleased to introduce Lisa Brooks, who is helping to manage and grow the social media presence surrounding EchoVision. Lisa shared insight into how the community connects online and how users can stay engaged, informed, and supported as the platform continues to evolve.

This episode reflects what Sunday Edition does best, bringing together developers, users, advocates, and community voices for thoughtful and accessible conversations about technology, independence, and lived experience.

For all things Sunday Edition and the Sunday Edition family of podcasts and digital media content services, visit www.anthonycorona.com. There you will find links to all of our socials, podcast feeds, and Anthonys fiery and fun Substack.

You can also tune in to Corona FM, streaming 24 hours a day seven days a week, featuring past Sunday Edition episodes, special events, live events, contributor presentations, and fun offerings including Ask Emily and Garth written by Barbara Hinske and Anthony Corona, along with all those wonderful recipes from Grandma Maries recipe box.

Thank you for being part of this important conversation.

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> An Intimate Evening With Jason Castonguay > > Monday February 2 at 8 PM EasternLive on 2020 The Beacon and Corona FM > > We are eagerly anticipating a candlelight evening as Jason Castonguay joins us for an intimate conversation filled with music memory and meaning. Jason will walk us through his journey with life vision and vision loss while opening the songbook of his life and sharing the inspirations that shaped him including his time on the Idol stage. > > Jason Castonguay was the first official Connecticut Idol for Fox TV dazzling a stadium audience of 10000 in Las Vegas before returning home to Hartford’s Bushnell Memorial Auditorium as a special guest star performer with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra before an audience of 3000. His musical story began early when he was discovered playing the entire National Anthem on a toy organ at the age of 3. His formal studies continued at the Hartt School of Music and later at Central Connecticut State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music performance Jazz Studies and Management Information Systems. > > Jason has performed hundreds of concerts locally and across the country including many years with the New Britain Symphony Orchestra. He is especially beloved for his renditions from the Great American Song Book appealing to audiences of all ages. Beyond the stage Jason is an expert in computer technology with professional experience at AT and T and Apple Inc and is admired for his warm engaging presence as much as his extraordinary talent. > > At home Jason enjoys time in his recording studio surrounded by an eclectic collection that includes Western Electric telephones a digital pipe organ and a flock of pet chickens. He travels frequently performing on ocean cruises has co hosted radio programs and continues to explore new instruments including the harp and trumpet. > > Join us for this heartfelt evening of stories music and connection as Jason shares not just the notes he plays but the life behind them. Listen live on 2020 The Beacon and stream worldwide on Corona FM by visiting www anthonycorona com and clicking the Corona FM tab. > > And remember Corona FM runs 24 hours a day seven days a week featuring past Intimate Evenings Behind the Music and more from the Sunday Edition family of podcasts and digital media content services.

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Blind Travel Foundation and Creative Guidance with Sunday Edition

This week on Sunday Edition, we bring together two returning voices whose work reminds us that exploration is not just about where we go, but how deeply we listen, adapt, and grow.

In our first conversation, we sit down once again with Mike Walsh, founder and executive director of the Blind Travel Foundation. Mike joins us to talk about blind led travel, adventure with purpose, and the power of reclaiming curiosity in a world that often underestimates what blind and low vision travelers can do. From meaningful travel grants to community storytelling, Mike shares how the Blind Travel Foundation continues to expand what access and possibility look like in motion.

Mike also walks us through the application process for this year’s ten thousand dollar travel grant and reminds listeners that the deadline is quickly approaching.

In our second segment, we welcome back Coach Kaila Allen of Creative Guidance LLC. Kaila is a naturally curious soul whose twenty year journey through the healing arts is shaped by her lived experience with Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Diagnosed at age three, Kaila learned early that when one way of seeing closes, another opens. Her work centers on inner sight, deep listening, and guiding individuals through life transitions by integrating mindfulness, somatic resilience, wellness, and energy healing. Kaila believes transformation is not about becoming someone new, but uncovering the authentic and magnificent version of yourself that already exists.

Kaila begins our conversation with a beautiful grounding exercise before we move into a discussion about intentional living and her chosen word of the year for 2026.

Both of these conversations highlight something powerful. These are two members of our community who started with an idea, nurtured a dream, and put in the work to turn vision into action. Through the Blind Travel Foundation and Creative Guidance, Mike and Kaila have built something real, sustainable, and deeply rooted in giving back to the blind and low vision community.

Together, these conversations explore travel, creativity, adaptation, and what it truly means to move from stuckness into purpose.

Both Mike Walsh and Kaila Allen are familiar voices to the Sunday Edition family, and we are thrilled to bring them back for a conversation rooted in insight, experience, and forward motion. Sunday Edition airs every Sunday at 1 PM Eastern on 2020 The Beacon and Corona FM.The podcast edition is available the very next day wherever you listen to podcasts by searching Sunday Edition with Anthony Corona.

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