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The There is a Season Radio Show broadcasts live each Sunday at 9 a.m. (ET) from 95.7FM/AM1290 WHIO in Dayton, OH. It’s been going strong for over 12 years and over 500 shows! Listen each week live and then check out this site for recent and past shows. Also, be sure to let family and friends know they can stream the show worldwide wherever they get their apps.

Human Trafficking in Our Own Backyard

The phrase "Human Trafficking" may conjure up images of random abductions and a hidden black market trading in sexual slavery and forced domestic servitude. While some of this description rings true, the all-too-shocking reality is just how common trafficking is in our own community. Who are the victims? Who are the perpetrators? Who are the "customers" of those trafficked right within our region? Why does this tragedy persist here and in many other similar cities in America? In this podcast, Bob and Gloria welcome Renee Chase, a volunteer with Oasis House, a local organization offering hope and support to women survivors of trauma, violence, sexual exploitation and substance abuse. Listen as we discuss the problem, its origins, the mission of Oasis House, and what you can do to help women in our own area currently ensnared in this evil.

Reviving Blue Collar Work

At one point not too long ago, blue collar work was considered all-too-American. It was one of the things that most of us viewed as iconic: Steeltown. Motor City. Texas Oil. Energy, materials, infrastructure, textiles, electronics, farming and food production, transportation…the list goes on and on. If you could make it or build it or find a way to get there, you could do it with blue collar work “Made-in-America” style. And yet, after decades of listening to the myth that everybody needed college to succeed, huge percentages of adult “kids” now live at home after college while millions of good-paying, fulfilling skilled and unskilled jobs go unfilled. What happened? Join Bob & Gloria as they talk about “Reviving Blue Collar Work” in this week’s podcast.

Listen to the podcast from our October 19, 2019 show:

The Value of Grit

Have we become too soft as a nation? Have we raised our kids to avoid every risk? Injury? Hurt feeling? What were the elements that drove our past heroes to persevere in the face of tremendous odds against them? What drives some people to face extraordinary pain and suffering and survive…while other people may fold? Have you seen grit? Can you quantify it? Is it a caricature in American Culture, made famous by John Wayne and other icons, or is it something real and tangible in the people you know…or in you?

This week, Bob & Gloria discuss The Value of Grit, and why many believe it is essential in a culture and in the transmission of our values from one generation to another. What’s more, they’ll even discuss a self-assessment you can take to gauge your own grit. This is one show the whole family should check out.

Listen to the podcast from our September 28, 2019 show:

Emotional Intelligence & the Importance of Tact

We’ve long been accustomed to the idea that “intelligence” - an especially and abundance of it - tends to go hand-in-hand with highly technical professions (doctors, rocket scientists, physicists, etc.). It’s easy to make a distinction that “he’s really intelligent” or “she’s a brain” based on our perception of that person’s verbal, mathematical, scientific or other ability that usually also includes a lot of specific knowledge in one or more areas. But while this kind of “IQ” has traditionally been valued in schools and workplace, what about another kind of intelligence - emotional intelligence - and it’s value over the course of a life. Bob & Gloria discuss it in this episode of There is a Season.

Listen to the podcast from our September 14, 2019 show:

The State of Customer Service

Many of us would agree that customer service just ain’t what it used to be. We pump our own gas, we bag our own groceries, and we wait on hold or press umpteen buttons just to get to a human on the phone. Amidst these relative indignities, there are those who believe that this younger generation also lacks a certain work ethic and interpersonal focus when it comes to customer service. But beyond the stereotypes, millenials may in fact be shaping customer service for the better. Join Bob & Gloria as they discuss the state of customer service today.

Listen to the podcast from our September 7, 2019 show:

All About Estate Sales

Whether it’s due to a death, divorce, job transfer or other reason, major life events can create the problem of what to do with our property. That property can include a house and land, certainly, what we call “real estate.” But what about all the other forms of property acquired by a person or family over the years? Cars, boats, furniture, artwork, clothing, china, silverware, books, mementos of every kind and more. The list goes on. The process of deciding what to keep and what to let go is made easier with the help of professionals like Chuck and Karen Button of Worthwhile Estate Sales. Join Bob and Gloria as they discuss all the aspects of a professionally-administered estate sale.

Listen to the podcast from our August 31, 2019 show below:

Social Determinants of Health

Most of us would agree that growing up and living in a safe environment, with clean air and water, is desirable and conducive to better health for ourselves and our families. But what are the other elements of an environment that can influence the health outcomes of one population versus another - sometimes living just miles apart in the same city? What impact do “social determinants” have on better health for everyone in a community?

This week, Bob & Gloria welcome Tim Bete of St. Mary Development Corporation to discuss how environments impact the health of their residents. We’ll talk about the research, about how populations - especially seniors - benefit from better coordination of available services, and much more.

Listen to the podcast from our August 24, 2019 show below:

Service & Emotional Support Animals: Which is Which?

Don’t be too quick to judge…the next time you see a miniature horse at the airport. According to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), such horses…and potentially other animals in the future…now wear the official designation of “Service Animal.” How are these different from “Emotional Support Animals”? What are the guidelines for airlines and other forms of shared transit? Won’t that person’s rights conflict with mine on the next flight? We talk about it all in this podcast.

Listen to the podcast from our August 17, 2019 show below:

End-of-Life Planning

With the passing of a loved one, whether long-anticipated or sudden, there are usually countless choices that have to be made for the remembrance final disposition of the individual. These are things many of us don’t want to think about, but end-of-life pre-planning can often save anxiety and conflict at a sensitive time, by properly incorporating a family’s wishes in advance. In this episode, Bob & Gloria welcome the caring professionals from Baker, Hazel & Snider to discuss all the options for traditional funerals, cremations, and memorials.

Listen to the podcast from our August 3, 2019 show below:

A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s?

In this episode, Bob and Gloria discuss the latest research involving a number of blood tests that may screen for Alzheimer’s Disease years, if not decades, ahead. According to reports, one of the tests measures beta amyloid protein in the blood, and is said to be more accurate than a brain scan in signaling cases of Alzheimer’s. What does this mean for “planning” for the disease and possible treatment approaches in the future? And while these tests are still not available for clinical use, the question remains: Would YOU want to know ahead of time?

Listen to the podcast from our July 20, 2019 show below:

Simple Pleasures and Pastimes

Baseball is often called “America’s Pastime,” and many will agree that a warm, breezy day at the ballpark is certainly one of the nicer ways to spend a summer day. But what else do we remember about the simple things we used to do? Amidst our busy lives and the constant noise of media, do we find peace and quiet and joy in a few simple, family traditions? Or time with friends? Or time alone in the garden? What’s your pastime? Bob and Gloria talked about all of that and more in this week’s podcast.

Listen to the podcast from our May 11, 2019 show below:

What Does “Family” Mean to You?

Bob & Gloria talk about how perceptions - and the reality - of what constitutes “family” have changed in America in the last 50+ years. Where once over 70% of children in America could share the experience of being in a “nuclear family,” that figure has dropped to just over 40%. What’s changed and why? Does anybody care? Should our government and civic leaders care? Check out our podcast of this recent program, and then send us your thoughts and comments on the “In Touch” page above.

Listen to the podcast from our January 5, 2019 show below:

Senior Care, Artificial Intelligence, and…Robots?

Bob & Gloria talk about how perceptions - and the reality - of what constitutes “family” have changed in America in the last 50+ years. Where once over 70% of children in America could share the experience of being in a “nuclear family,” that figure has dropped to just over 40%. What’s changed and why? Does anybody care? Should our government and civic leaders care? Check out our podcast of this recent program, and then send us your thoughts and comments on the “In Touch” page above.

Listen to the podcast of our April 27, 2019 show below:

The Things That Assisted Living Communities Won’t Tell You

Yes, yes…the buildings are attractive. And very often, the accommodations are quite comfortable. It may be, too, that there is an excellent dining room and a calendar full of activities. What’s not to like? It’s all there in the glossy literature, right? Well, our research has indicated that beyond the marketing and the initial tour, there are quite a few things that you should know before you commit to a particular assisted living residence. What is the ratio of nurses and other caregivers to residents? What constitutes the need to place your relative in one care level or another? Listen as Bob and Gloria go deeper than the brochures.

Listen to the podcast from our March 23, 2019 show below:

Fire Safety & Fall Prevention

This is one of those topics where a lot of people think they’ve got it all covered…until they don’t. Accidents are accidents. Nobody sets out in the morning looking for one, especially not at home. And research has shown that for seniors, falls can be a major “trigger of decline” … and something that should be avoided however possible. In this show, Bob & Gloria discuss common fall hazards around the house, plus ways you can stay fit and reduce the chance of a fall. Also, we highlight some smart fire safety tips that are perfect for the holidays…and year-round.

Listen to the podcast of our December 8, 2018 show below:

Time to Consider Dental Implants?

Many people live for years with deteriorating teeth, damaged teeth and/or lost teeth. This can have an adverse affect on everything from nutrition to social interaction to a variety of other health issues. There are alternative ways to reconstruct what was once there and give your mouth a whole new bite. Join Bob & Gloria as they welcome Doctors Hendricks and Striebel as they talk about the latest technology, about getting a proper diagnosis, and making significant improvements without breaking the bank.

Listen to the podcast of our October 27, 2018 show below: