Best Kelvin The Deafblind Potter Podcasts (2025)

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Accessibility Sensei: Larry Goldberg on Innovation, Impact, and Inclusion 38:09

7d ago38:09

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In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, we sit down with Larry Goldberg—media pioneer, policy shaper, and trusted advisor to the next generation of accessibility innovators. Larry shares his remarkable four-decade journey, from launching closed captioning at WGBH to shaping landmark accessibility legislation, leading corporate accessibility …

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Sarah Larose—Embracing Blindness 43:23

17d ago43:23

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Welcome to the seventh episode of the fourth season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Sarah Larose, a woman who was born severely premature and as a result, lost most of her usable vision. Even though Sarah went to therapy as a young child and experimented with numerous visual aids, she was slowly forced to adapt…

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Navigating Disability, Policy & Progress: AnnMarie Killian, CEO at TDIforAccess 50:12

22d ago50:12

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In this powerful episode, hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with AnnMarie Killian, CEO of TDIforAccess, to explore her personal journey as a deaf woman and longtime advocate for accessibility and inclusion. AnnMarie shares her experience growing up in a hearing family, discovering American Sign Language later in life, and the challenges …

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Purpose and Profit: Inside Samaritan Partners' Investment Strategy 43:23

1M ago43:23

43:23

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher dive deep into the investment process at Samaritan Partners, exploring how they evaluate businesses in the disability sector. The conversation covers the fund's unique structure as a public benefit fund, focusing on social good while achieving strong financial ret…

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Digital Accessibility: A Conversation with Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Officer, AudioEye 34:08

2M ago34:08

34:08

In this powerful episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with digital accessibility pioneer Mike Paciello, Chief Accessibility Officer at AudioEye and founder of The Paciello Group. Mike shares his remarkable four-decade journey—from converting print documentation into Braille in the 1980s to shaping w…

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Kijuan Amey—Learning to Live Again, Not By Sight 39:47

2M ago39:47

39:47

Welcome to the sixth episode of the fourth season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Kijuan Amey, a man who grew up to become a refueling specialist in the Air Force. His life was going well, and he had the career of his dreams. But after a life-threatening motorcycle accident, Kijaun was forced into retirement af…

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Lifestyle vs Exit Business: An Entrepreneurial Choice 28:50

2M ago28:50

28:50

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher dive into the difference between a Lifestyle business and Exit business. Kelvin shares his personal experience with his company, See Me Cane, explaining how he chose to build a Lifestyle business rather than pursue rapid growth through venture capital. He highligh…

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Empowering the Blind & Low Vision Community: Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes 32:40

3M ago32:40

32:40

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes, to explore how the company is blending cutting-edge technology with human kindness to empower the blind and low vision community. Mike shares his unconventional path from corporate consulting and angel investing to le…

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Michael Ray—Death is a New Beginning 27:27

3M ago27:27

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the fourth season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Michael, a man who grew up living in poverty with his divorced mother in the south. After going into the military, finding his wife, and having several children, Michael was enjoying his years of being a grandparent. Then Michael’…

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Greetings From CSUN: A Conversation with GAAD Founders Joe Devon & Jennison Asuncion 31:39

3M ago31:39

31:39

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher sit down with two true leaders of the accessibility movement: Joe Devon and Jennison Asuncion, co-founders of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Together, they share the incredible story of how a blog post, a tweet, and a Saturday night on Twitter sparked …

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By the Numbers: Hale Pulsifer on Inclusion & Business Transformation 33:38

4M ago33:38

33:38

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher welcome Hale Pulsifer, Vice President of Customer Insights, Inclusion, and Advocacy at Fidelity Investments, to explore the intersection of business, accessibility, and economic opportunity. Hale shares his transformative journey from corporate finance strategist …

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Susan born 1953 a "high partial" whose parents actively rejected her using a white cane 55:05

4M ago55:05

55:05

Send us a text My friend Susan who was born with retinopathy of prematurity and had 20/400 and 20/800 she is effectively mobility visually impaired – perhaps that cutoff is 20/500, so by 100 ? that’s a lot of stress. Susan and I met because she was the interim director of a program that I was hired to take over, she was the boss, and then I became …

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Cody Cothron—Rescued…Step By Step 38:12

4M ago38:12

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Welcome to the fourth episode of the fourth season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Cody, a man who thought he could have it all with no strings attached. But when the facade of his life started crumbling around him, Cody found himself reexamining his choices. Listen to Cody’s story of how he struggled for years…

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Disability-Driven Innovation: Bob Ludke & the Power of an Inclusive Economy 32:50

4M ago32:50

32:50

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher speak with Bob Ludke, co-founder of Value Inclusion and author of "Case Studies in Disability-Driven Innovation." Bob shares his background in disability policy with Senator Tom Harkin and his journey through public policy, sustainability, and ESG. Universal Desig…

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Making the World Accessible: Alvaro Silberstein & the Future of Inclusive Travel 33:37

4M ago33:37

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In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher speak with Alvaro Silberstein, co-founder and CEO of Wheel the World, an accessible travel platform revolutionizing the way people with disabilities experience the world. Alvaro shares his personal journey from Chile to the U.S., his experiences traveling as a qua…

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Antonio Landis Thompson—Fulfilling God’s Purpose 25:32

5M ago25:32

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This is the third episode of the fourth season of the Perseverance Podcast. Listen as Antonio tells his story of growing up in the Bahamas and accepting Christ at a young age. But as Antonio learned more about God’s word, he realized the need to seek God to learn more about what his life’s purpose was and how to accomplish it. Over the next several…

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Innovations in Disability and Age Tech: Steve Ewell, CTA Foundation Executive Director 26:33

5M ago26:33

26:33

In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher speak with Steve Ewell, Executive Director of the CTA Foundation, about the evolution of technology in relation to accessibility and age tech. They explore Steve's background, the foundation's mission, the growth of accessibility at CES, and the importance of inno…

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Empowering Inclusion: The Mission Behind Samaritan Partners 20:16

5M ago20:16

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In this episode of Investing in Accessibility, co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher discuss the importance of accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Chris shares his personal journey into the disability advocacy space, highlighting the challenges faced by his daughters and the motivation behind founding Samaritan Partners, a social impa…

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Honey Woods—Single Mother of Six Finding Hope After Abandonment 34:25

6M ago34:25

34:25

This is the second episode of the fourth season of the Perseverance Podcast. Listen as Honey tells her story of finding a wonderful husband, having six children together, and persevering through challenges of her husband’s military deployment. But after his final tour of duty, Honey’s husband was struggling to reconnect with his wife and children. …

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The DeafBlind Potter: Turning Challenges into Life-Saving Innovation 29:25

6M ago29:25

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Welcome to the first episode of the Investing in Accessibility podcast, with co-hosts Kelvin Crosby and Chris Maher. In this episode, Kelvin shares his personal journey from being diagnosed with severe hearing loss to becoming deafblind. He discusses the challenges he faced, including multiple life-threatening experiences, and how he found healing …

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Mike Jones born 1963 - grew up using echolocation until his first dog guide in his second year of college. 1:51:39

6M ago1:51:39

1:51:39

Send us a text For New Years Eve 2024 I’m bringing you one of my all-time favorite interviews- conducted November 1999, just shy of Y2K- blind travel was not for the faint of heart. Born in 1963 –he didn’t get a full-time mobility tool until his first guide dog in his second year of college. Sit back and relax – this is a good one Mike’s honesty ab…

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Barbara born blind in 1953 her first long cane in 1980 when she was 27 years old 1:13:07

6M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

Send us a text From 1999 – 2001, as a young professor I conducted over 100 interviews with employed adults with blindness. I was seeking insight into my profession from the everyday consumer – and I continue to learn and improve my practice by listening absent bias and judgement. This week we have Barbara Hadnott Her interview was conducted Novembe…

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Kelvin Crosby—It Is Still Well With My Soul 19:32

7M ago19:32

19:32

This is the first episode of the fourth season of the Perseverance Podcast. Listen as Kelvin tells his story of ever-increasing vision loss, problems with the See Me Cane, and troubles within his family. Each of these situations brought devastation but also a time of reflection and hope. Hear how Kelvin persevered through his challenges and is stil…

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George Carneal—From Queer to Christ 49:23

8M ago49:23

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Welcome to the twelfth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of George, a man who grew up in a Christian home but struggled through years of not fitting in due to his same-sex tendencies. George experienced such extreme bullying that as soon as he turned 18, he left home and became deeply imm…

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Ryan Reger—Trusting God’s Goodness Amid Painful Loss 30:12

9M ago30:12

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Welcome to the eleventh episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Ryan, a man who grew up in a Christian home and was saved at a young age only to face his greatest struggle after getting married. Ryan and his wife spent years trying to have a child, only to face loss after loss. Throughout th…

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Audrey Born 1953 working mother who embraced wayfinding technology before it was cool! 1:22:43

9M ago1:22:43

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Send us a text Born in 1953, she got the full crazy treatment growing up blind. Yet, somehow she came through it all very well adjusted-a working wife and mother she has the same desires as anyone.. Her life is one lived just before the technology boom hit – before ride-share apps and other helpful smart phone tricks. Take a trip back with a very s…

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Emmy—Breaking Free: How One Woman Escaped from Decades of Physical, Mental, and Emotional Abuse 44:36

10M ago44:36

44:36

Welcome to the tenth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of “Emmy”, an on-fire-for-Jesus young adult, who got caught up in what would later become a cult. Hear how she struggled with physical, mental, and emotional abuse for decades after marrying the pastor until she finally broke free fro…

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Mike born 1952, blind due to RLF/ROP a MUST LISTEN for all O&M Graduate Students!: Part 2 1:48:54

10M ago1:48:54

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Send us a text This was one of the very early interviews I had done. Twenty-five years ago, late one evening I sat down across the table in my Hunter College office with good friend, Mike Levy. He had come prepared with written statements of memories and family lore surrounding his travel. I would recommend this interview to every graduate student …

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Mike born 1952, blind due to RLF/ROP a MUST LISTEN for all O&M Graduate Students!: Part 1 59:59

10M ago59:59

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Send us a text This was one of the very early interviews I had done. Twenty-five years ago, late one evening I sat down across a table in my Hunter College office with good friend, Mike Levy. He had come prepared with written statements of memories and family lore surrounding his travel. I would recommend this interview to every graduate student st…

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Elana Barbera—Finding Joy and Regaining Her Smile 23:53

11M ago23:53

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Welcome to the ninth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Elana, a woman who was struck with Bell’s Palsy, a paralytic facial syndrome, after the birth of her son. Hear how she struggled with depression, anxiety, and anger for decades until she found the joy only Christ can bring. Through…

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Judy Born 1952 - proof positive you can grow up without safe mobility and enjoy life to the fullest! 1:40:11

11M ago1:40:11

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Send us a text Judy is a poster child of success absent safe mobility. As a child, she had light and color vision – and that means she was mobility visually impaired. In the 1950s, she learned to use the long cane, but she wasn’t allowed to take it home until she was older. She didn’t really start using a long cane until grad school. She and her hu…

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Randy Jumper—Spiritual Renewal in Life-Threatening Times 57:38

12M ago57:38

57:38

Welcome to the eighth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Randy, a missionary pastor who was stranded in Sudan, Africa for over 2 weeks in the middle of a civil war, not knowing if each breath would be his last. Listen to Randy tell about the miraculous providence of God during those lif…

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Don McBride born 1936 became blind at age 11, O&M instructor before it was a grad degree. Part II 1:35:15

12M ago1:35:15

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Send us a text In every accomplishment – the O&M instructor in me wishes more value had been placed on his safety. His life is filled with accomplishments and yet- all I can hear is just how freakin’ hard it has been for him to get around safely and he blames himself – not the inferior tools he’s been provided… He taught orientation and mobility (O…

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Mike Signorelli—In the Hands of the Potter 34:18

1y ago34:18

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Welcome to the seventh episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Mike, a child from a broken home whose curiosity opened the door to an encounter with Jesus at an early age. But after attending college, Mike became an atheist until God placed a man in his life that would bring Mike back into t…

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Spencer Renfroe—Living Life After Death 29:08

1y ago29:08

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This is the sixth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. Listen as Spencer tells his story of living life a year after his devastating car crash and the pronouncement of his death at the scene. Learning to take one day at a time and celebrate the little successes, Spencer is slowly rebuilding his life and relationships. Hear how S…

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Rachel Norris—Finding the Hope, Joy and Peace Only Jesus Offers 37:50

1y ago37:50

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This is the fifth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. Listen as Rachel tells her story of growing up in Hong Kong with her missionary parents. After years of following her own desires and picking and choosing what her own truth was, Karen found herself alone and pregnant during her last year of high school. Like Karen in last m…

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Don McBride born 1936 became blind at age 11, O&M instructor before it was a grad degree. 1:37:57

1y ago1:37:57

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Send us a text This week is a real treat- I found Don McBride’s interview, he was born in 1936. He is a great storyteller and gives amazing insight into what it was like to be blind child in the 1940s and 50s- he became blind at age 11, he attend residential school and so had certain advantages – but, there wasn’t white cane safety at the time and …

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Frances born 1952, RLF, prefers her Dog Guide over Long Canes 1:06:24

1+ y ago1:06:24

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Send us a text We are entering the 1950s with Frances who was born 1952 seven years after the first white cane was taught to a blinded veteran of WWII. She remembered knowing that she had to wait to learn to use a long cane once she became 15. This is a terrific discussion of her dog guide use and paratransit. If you’re curious about the reality of…

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Taletha born 1951 with no light perception 1:03:12

1+ y ago1:03:12

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Send us a text If you want some assurances that growing up blind, waiting until school age to get the first long cane can result in a well adjusted, fully employed and outgoing adult- then listen to Taletha. She compares working with O&M specialists who were sighted and blind. Overall, she felt she should have had much more time with either one of …

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Karen Griffin—Forgiveness, Freedom, and a New Life in Christ 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

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This is the fourth episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. Listen as Karen tells her story of growing up in a loving family and a close-knit community where she naively thought life revolved around her. After years of living a double life, Karen found herself alone and pregnant during her first year of college. Thinking she would e…

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Patricia, born 1951 - To Use or Not To Use the White Cane The conflict is real 44:30

1+ y ago44:30

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Send us a text Patricia Montgomery is a terrific example of the seeds the world has sown. People with visual impairments are expected to be visually capable and blind people are expected to be treated as if they are sighted. Blindness and visual impairment are the most blatant form of stereotyping and marginalizing of a disability group out in the …

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Craig James—Seeking God’s Plan 46:11

1+ y ago46:11

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Welcome to the third episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Craig, a friend and talk show host who works at the radio station that airs the DeafBlind Potter Show. Listen to Craig’s story of how he struggled for many years due to not dealing with the pain of losing his father to an accident …

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For far too long adults have held an unrealistic expectation that blind babies will walk independently without the protection of a white cane. 12:05

1+ y ago12:05

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Send us a text This is the soundtrack of the video posted on YouTube. It shows footage from 1960s and audio tape interviews of children born blind in the 1950s. Marcia new she was blind when she entered kindergarten. She noticed her peers ran around and she didn’t. Running without a two-step safety buffer is not recommended. A 1966 blind high schoo…

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BREAKING NEWS! Real Tape of Interview with Maureen born 1950 - Dives Deep into Real Life of Living Blind in NYC and Beyond 1:44:28

1+ y ago1:44:28

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Send us a text Maureen Moscato – a really good friend of mine – she is so funny. I found the original tape – It is worth a relisten!! She is much funnier than I am playing her!! Yay!! Maureen is a real treasure – her stories reveal a woman who grew up in the school of hard knocks and her resiliency go her through – but if you’re interested in the p…

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Nathan Davis—Rebuilding A Foundation 45:16

1+ y ago45:16

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Welcome to the second episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Nathan, a friend I met after high school while we were at Hume Lake Christian Camp up in Sequoia National Park together. Hear how even though Nate was born into a broken home to struggling parents, God had a purpose for his life. …

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Kelvin Crosby—Determination Amid Devastation 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

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This is the first episode of the third season of the Perseverance Podcast. Listen as Kelvin tells his story of how the COVID shutdown and his ever-increasing vision loss devastated his business but also brought a time of reflection and hope. Hear how Kelvin persevered through his challenges with the help of his friends, family, and his new social m…

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Chris Peltz—The Blind Griller 38:45

1+ y ago38:45

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This is the twelfth episode of the second season of the Perseverance Podcast. Listen as Chris tells his story of growing up with increasing vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa. Even though Chris’s father pushed him to keep up and never let him make excuses, Chris still struggled with the stigma of blindness. But when Chris felt his most hopeles…

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Philip and Mary Sotelo—the Two Blind Mice—From Unexpected Loss to Overwhelming Gain 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

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This is the eleventh episode of the second season of the Perseverance Podcast. Listen as Philip and Mary tell their story of growing up with sight and then experiencing unexpected blindness. After years of depression, substance abuse and hopelessness, hear how both Philip and Mary sought and found the Lord and a support network to help them perseve…

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Perseverance Through the Bible—Focus on Samson 14:54

2y ago14:54

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Welcome to the ninth and final episode of Persevering Through the Bible. Every 4th Friday of the month we will cover how a person in the Bible persevered through his or her challenges and what he or she did to overcome them. Today we are looking more deeply at Samson’s challenges and what to do and what not to do when trying to combat your struggle…

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