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Other People's Shoes

Other People's Shoes

De: Neil Matthews
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On my show, I aim to create a space that allows us all to hear each other's points of view. Constructive dialog helps us all realize that truly hearing another person's story can enrich our lives. After all, when you walk in Other People's Shoes, you really do get a different perspective on life.℗ & © 2025 Other People's Shoes Ciencias Sociales Cristianismo Espiritualidad Filosofía Ministerio y Evangelismo Relaciones
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  • G_O_D

    G_O_D
    Feb 4 2026
    🎙 SEASON 22: WHO’S THERE — EPISODE: G.O.D.Gift of Desperation🚪 SEASON THEME: WHO’S THEREThis season keeps asking one question:Who’s there when life knocks, and how do we respond?Sometimes the knock comes as an opportunity.Sometimes as a disruption.Sometimes, as a quiet voice we’d rather ignore.This episode explores what happens when the knock doesn’t come from the outside but from God Himself.👣 GUEST INTRODUCTIONMy guest this week is Stephanie Rivard.Stephanie spent 11 years serving as the Executive Director of a nonprofit. By every logical measure, she was exactly where she was supposed to be: stable, effective, and impactful.And then, last year, defying logic and comfort, she heard something unexpected.Through prayer, Stephanie sensed God telling her to leave.No roadmap.No backup plan.No safety net.Just obedience.🙏 LEARNING TO LISTENThis episode centers on prayer not as a formula, but as a relationship.Stephanie shares how, over time, she has developed a deeper sensitivity to what she believes is God’s voice guiding and directing her steps. She’s honest and grounded about it.She doesn’t claim perfection.She doesn’t hear clearly every single time.But she does say this: the more she listens, the more familiar that voice becomes.And when the call came to walk away from a role she loved, she listened.🔄 WHEN THE GUEST TURNS THE MICStephanie does something rare in this conversation, something most guests haven’t yet done.She asks me a question.Not a casual one.Not an easy one.A question that stops me cold and forces real reflection in the moment.It’s a reminder that when conversations are rooted in faith and honesty, they don’t always move in one direction. Sometimes the knock comes mid-conversation, and you have to decide how you’ll answer.🧭 FAITH WITHOUT A PLANStephanie’s story invites us to sit with an uncomfortable truth:Sometimes following God means moving without clarity.Without confirmation.Without control.This isn’t a story about recklessness; it’s about dependence.Letting go of certainty.Trusting provision.Moving forward, when the next step hasn’t been revealed yet.🎁 WHY “G.O.D.” THE GIFT OF DESPERATIONWe call this episode G.O.D., short for Gift of Desperation.Because desperation has a way of stripping away self-reliance and exposing what we truly trust.This episode challenges listeners to ask themselves:Do I have the gift of desperation?Am I desperate enough for God to hear and to respond?What would it take to become fully dependent on Him?Not out of fear.But out of trust.💡 QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE INVITESThis conversation doesn’t rush answers. It invites posture:How do you know when God is speaking?What happens when obedience costs you comfort?Are you listening or waiting for certainty first?What if dependence is actually the point?🪞 A REFLECTION FOR THE LISTENERStephanie’s story isn’t meant to be copied; it’s meant to be considered.You may not be called to leave your job.But you may be called to listen differently.To pray more honestly.To loosen your grip on control.And to ask whether desperation for God, not outcomes, might actually be a gift.🔗 CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE RIVARD🌐 TeeMWORK – Stephanie Rivard✨ The Clarity Advantage🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOES🩵 Instagram👍 Facebook🐦 X📺 YouTube👟 Website📣 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode challenged how you listen, pray, or trust, a review helps others find conversations that ask deeper questions.👉 Leave a review
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    47 m
  • Happy Birthday: Reflections

    Happy Birthday: Reflections
    Jan 29 2026
    🎂🎙 SEASON 22: WHO’S THERE: REFLECTIONSA Seven-Year Birthday Episode of Other People’s Shoes🚪 SEASON THEME: WHO’S THEREThis season asks a quiet but powerful question:Who’s there when life knocks?Sometimes it’s loud.Sometimes it’s gentle.Sometimes it’s barely noticeable.Season 22 is about learning to listen, especially to the small nudges we’re tempted to ignore.🎉 SEVEN YEARS AND A DIFFERENT KIND OF BIRTHDAYThis episode marks seven years of Other People’s Shoes.In the past, birthday episodes have looked like celebrations and countdowns.This year felt different.Instead of looking outward, this milestone called for reflection on growth, on listening, and on how this show has quietly shown up, week after week, like a steady presence.So rather than a traditional birthday episode, I brought back a familiar voice from the past, echoing a line from the Season 22 intro itself.👣 My guest today is Cindy Ryan, who first joined the show on October 5, 2022.Cindy’s work has always centered on reflection, listening inward to find healing and clarity. That way of listening didn’t just shape her work. It shaped her life.In 2024, Cindy felt a nudge.A quiet knock.A sense that something needed attention.She listened.That nudge led to a cancer diagnosis.Had Cindy ignored it, had she brushed it off, or stayed busy, she would not be here today recording this episode.🎵 THE SONG THAT REOPENED THE DOORIn the midst of Cindy’s journey, including a vulnerable, hairless Instagram post during treatment, I felt led to reach out.I didn’t have the right words.So I sent a song.If You Heard It from a Friend.That song became the bridge to the reconnection and ultimately, the reason Cindy is back on the show today.Because sometimes what someone needs most isn’t advice…It’s a reminder.🪞 A FRIEND HOLDING UP THE MIRRORThe heart of that song feels like the heart of this episode and, honestly, the heart of this show:“Here I am holding up a mirrorHoping you might seeYourself a little clearerBeyond a shadow of a doubtFrom where I’m standing nowI see the light in you.”In seasons when Cindy couldn’t always see herself clearly, the song spoke what a friend would say when words fall short.And maybe in some small way Other People’s Shoes can be that too.A place you come back to.A voice that reminds you who you are.A steady presence that shows up, even when things aren’t pleasant or easy.🚨 THE POWER OF LISTENINGThis episode isn’t about guarantees.There was no promise that Cindy would “make it out.”Only the choice to listen.To respond.To take the next step when the knock came.As Cindy shares in this conversation:Cancer changes your priorities.Sometimes, listening to the smallest nudge changes everything.💭 QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE INVITESThis conversation doesn’t rush answers. It invites reflection:How do you respond when you feel a nudge to reach out?What reassurance do we really have?Can the community carry us when we’re unsure?What happens when a friend reminds you of what you can’t see?🔗 CONNECT WITH CINDY RYAN🌐 Website📸 Instagram🎙️ Podcast🪞 REFLECTION FOR THE SHOW AND FOR YOUThis birthday episode isn’t just about seven years of Other People’s Shoes.It’s about listening to the knocks, the nudges, and the quiet reminders that we’re not alone.Sometimes life knocks.Sometimes a friend does.And sometimes, you just need to hear it… from a friend.🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOES🩵 Instagram👍 Facebook🐦 X📺 YouTube👟 Website📣 LEAVE A REVIEWIf this episode felt like a friend showing up right when you needed it, a review helps keep this space open for others.👉 Leave a review
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    45 m
  • PSA

    PSA
    Jan 28 2026

    🎙 PSA

    This season called "Who's There?" asks a simple but important question:

    Who’s there when life knocks and do we listen?

    Sometimes the knock is loud.
    Sometimes it’s subtle.
    Sometimes it comes in the form of a number on a lab report that feels easy to dismiss.

    This episode is about paying attention even when the signal feels small.

    🧪 WHY “PSA” IS MORE THAN A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

    A Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures a protein produced by the prostate gland. It’s commonly used to screen for prostate cancer.

    Higher PSA levels can indicate prostate cancer — but they can also be caused by non-cancerous conditions like prostatitis or an enlarged prostate (BPH). What matters most isn’t just a single number… it’s the trend over time, the context, and the questions that follow.

    This episode explores what happens when a knock is noticed — but not fully understood.

    👣 GUEST INTRODUCTION

    My guest today is Jason Stone, the creator and host of Prostate Cancer: The Road to Recovery.

    Jason is living with stage 4 prostate cancer, and through his podcast and YouTube channel he shares his journey openly inviting survivors, fighters, and medical experts into honest conversations about treatment, stigma, resilience, and men’s health.

    With a background in English and screenwriting, Jason brings clarity, precision, and humanity to conversations that are often rushed or avoided altogether.

    ⏳ THE MOMENT THAT LOOKED “NORMAL”

    Back in 2017, Jason had a PSA test that came back slightly elevated, but still below what was considered “high.”

    He was sent for a scan without explanation.
    No clear follow-up.
    No guidance.
    No monitoring plan.

    The doctor didn’t express concern and didn’t recommend continued PSA testing. Jason walked away believing there was nothing wrong.

    Looking back, Jason knows that moment mattered.

    If he could return to that appointment, he would have:

    Asked why the scan was ordered

    Asked what his PSA number actually meant

    Set up annual PSA monitoring to watch for changes over time

    Because sometimes what feels “fine” is actually the first knock.

    💡 WHAT THIS EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    This conversation isn’t about blame it’s about awareness:

    Why PSA trends matter more than a single result

    The importance of asking questions, even when doctors seem unconcerned

    How silence after testing can create false reassurance

    Why self-advocacy matters especially in men’s health

    Jason’s story reminds us that not all knocks announce themselves clearly.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JASON STONE

    📺 YouTube
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    🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOW OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOES

    🩵 Instagram
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    🐦 X
    📺 YouTube
    👟 Website

    📣 LEAVE A REVIEW

    If this episode encouraged you to ask better questions for yourself or someone you love a review helps these conversations reach the people who need them. 👉 Leave a review
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    49 m
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