The Loveland Strong Podcast
Sharing stories of struggle, endurance and hope for the people of the Sweetheart City, Loveland, CO. Are you struggling with everything going on in the world? Has the pandemic, racial unrest, forest fires and political discord got you worried about the future? Join Bryson Lillie as he sits down with City of Loveland leaders to learn what hope they see. Better yet, why don't you join in and help create some of the changes you hear about? Come be comforted and inspired as we meet the leaders who are helping make things better. Initial season will be five episodes. Feedback is welcome. Please email comments to lovelandstrong@gmail.com
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Dr. Melanie Peffer is a biologist, spouse, and mother of a feisty three year old. What's more, she has a hope that powers her through COVID difficulties. How does she do it? Join us and find out! Check out Dr. Peffer's book at: https://www.biologyeverywhere.com/. Interested in ordering? Please support local independent bookseller Firehouse Books
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Bryson sits down with Thompson R2-J Superintendent, Marc Shaeffer. Curious about how has the world of public education changed in the last year, and the effect it's having on kids? Stop by for a listen, and for a good dose of hope!
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Glorie Magrum is the Executive Director of Loveland's House of Neighborly Service (https://www.honservice.org), an organization that specializes in helping people in crisis. As you might expect, they've been extremely busy since the COVID-19 pandemic began. How is HNS they faring? What hope does Glorie see amidst the craziness of helping families get back on their feet? Listen and find out!
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Chef Clay owns and operates Betta Gumbo Southern Kitchen on 3rd and Lincoln Ave. But his influence goes much farther than that! He actively supports local non profits and works with several faith communities. The pandemic has hit the local restaurant industry very hard. How is Chef Clay fairing? What hope does he see? Join us and find out. Eat a snack first. Thinking of all the tasty food Clay and Bryson talk about will make you hungry!
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Chief Ticer and Chief Butler have decades of law enforcement experience between them. So how do they feel about the COVID-19 era? How has the unrest caused by the death of George Floyd and other incidents affected them and the Loveland Police Force? Join us to find out and hear how being a better neighbor can be a path to hope!
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Bryson sits down with City of Loveland Mayor, Jacki Marsh. How has our local government weathered the pandemic? What difficulties have their been? Where does Mayor Jacki see hope in all the issues? She answers all these questions and more. Plus, a discussion on ancient beads!
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
What is Loveland Strong? Why Are we doing a podcast like this now? Because we all need hope! Find out how we will find hope and meet our host, Bryson Lillie, in this introductory episode.