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Deeper Than That.

Deeper Than That.

By Christopher

Stories that take you a little "deeper than that"--deeper into personal stories that inspire us to be better and live heroically.
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What Makes A Hero, Part 2: Maya Forever

Deeper Than That.Nov 13, 2020

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The Art of Making A Difference, Part 1: Chico and the Manny

The Art of Making A Difference, Part 1: Chico and the Manny

Every morning Manny Rionda and his dog Chico, take a walk along the beach picking up trash and marine debris that washes up from the ocean. Five years ago, Manny started posting pictures of his bucket full of trash on social media. Slowly but surely a movement was born. In this episode, Manny shows me the art of making a difference. 

Dec 04, 202024:51
What Makes A Hero, Part 3: Legacy of Service

What Makes A Hero, Part 3: Legacy of Service

Frank O'Laughlin had a near-death experience when he was a young man in Ireland... He almost became an accountant. Instead Frank O'Laughlin became a priest, moved to Florida, and eventually founded the Guatemalan-Maya center in 1992. His work and advocacy for migrant workers started long before that. In this episode you'll hear about his extensive life of service and how he inspired others to live in the same way... in service of others. 

Nov 20, 202020:43
What Makes A Hero, Part 2: Maya Forever

What Makes A Hero, Part 2: Maya Forever

A small community of Guatemalan-Maya families began forming in the 1980s near Lake Worth, Florida. How did that community get there? What made them leave Guatemala in the first place? In this episode you will hear the treacherous history of the Maya in Guatemala, and you will hear Ernesto's story of migration to the United States.
Nov 13, 202025:11
What Makes A Hero, Part 1: Petrona

What Makes A Hero, Part 1: Petrona

Petrona is a first-generation American and the first person in her family to go to college. The road to higher education was anything but easy. In this episode, Petrona helps me define the characteristics of a hero by sharing her story. 

Nov 06, 202034:06