Chris & Larrie Clark return from Israel with individual, and shared, perspectives.

While they both were in awe of walking in the footsteps of Jesus, Chris also enjoyed the geo-political and historical aspects of the trip while Larrie felt a deepening spiritual awareness.

While they both felt overwhelming peace, they also saw chaos in various religious sites.

Larrie played the guitar during moments of worship, and her voice survived.

Chris carried the guitar all over Israel, and his hip survived!

Arriving just as Hamas and Israel agreed to a truce and prisoners were exchanged, Chris and Larrie experienced an historic moment in real time.

And there were no lines as they were the first group to visit Israel since the war had started two years earlier.

They had many adventures, some misadventures, but countless unforgettable memories, on their trip of a lifetime.

And they hope to someday return, as there is much more to see and experience.

The North Idaho Classical Academy is hiring and is hosting a job fair!

Kris Wickwire, the school's Academic Coordinator, is hosting the fair Tuesday, November 19 from 2 - 5 at the fairgrounds.

The academy is set to open in August for the 26-27 school year and they have lots of jobs.

Positions range from assistant principal, teachers, food service, transportation, and more.

If you ever wanted to get into education and work with kids, this is a great opportunity.

Come to the job fair to ask questions and get answers.

And find out more about the school itself and what it will be offering kids.

Learn how to apply students for enrollment.

Ted plans to inquire about the school mascot position! He even has experience!

It's a great opportunity to make a difference in a child's life.

Ted got sick over the weekend, but he survived and is back!

In this episode Ted considers the slow death of context that is damaging our society.

This is not just a Liberal issue, but Conservatives can be guilty too.

They were born in November, 1969...but Ted was too old to really appreciate them and their lessons.

Tea vs. Coffee, its a real debate and Ted weighs in on this important topic.

The community responds and the local food bank had a record week. Way to go Bonners Ferry!

Who is Zohran Mamdani, and why should people in North Idaho...and the rest of America, care?

Even Frank Sinatra is "Spreading The News!" about what is happening in New York City.

Ted answers some e-mails he has received.

And in his closing reflections, Ted ponders the beauty, warning, and wisdom of the Northern Lights.

Ted has a cold so...he sounds better!

And he talks less!

Hallelujah!

He also says he is sorry...sort of.

Bonners Ferry is coming together to help those in need as the government shutdown continues.

A Tragedy in far away Laos is felt here in North Idaho.

Ted reacts to a horrible football game and defends an area football hero.

Ted reflects on the words of two World War I soldiers that survived a hundred years in the ocean, and still speaks to us today.

During the day Jennifer Wright is the editorial assistant and community writer for the Bonners Ferry Herald.

But when the sun goes down and the kids go to sleep she writes paranormal romance novels!

Think vampires (and perhaps other creatures of the night!)

Other than that, she is just your typical mother of 5 making ends meet here in Bonners Ferry.

She loves her community and writing about the people in it.

But her imagination and creativity takes her other places as well.

Jennifer shares her favorite stories she has written for the paper, and shares some insight into her books...past, present, and future.

Ted has no guests, and no adult supervision, as he tries to do a podcast by himself!

It's autumn in the Pacific Northwest and Ted considers a number of timely, and not so timely, topics.

A recent kidnapping of a missionary pilot in Africa causes Ted to think of former guest Phillip Weaver who is now a missionary pilot serving the Haiti and Dominican Republic area.

The painful end of the Mariners' seasons has Ted feeling for his friend as he remembers his own playoff pain in years gone by.

Ted has new chairs for his guests!

Ted ponders if Halloween is good, or evil, in a thoughtful conversation with himself.

Ted opens up on a major issues that has him and his friend Terry divided. Could this be the end?

Ted reminds everyone to fall back one hour this weekend, and get new calendars!

The weekend events are highlighted.

Finally, Ted reflects on friendship in general, and a special one in particular.

Wanting to save the bowling alley, Robert Endicott formed a partnership of local businessmen and together they have done just that. Relying on his vision of relationship, friendship, and community they have transformed the once dark, smokey, unsupervised facility. Three phases of remodeling has turned it into an entertainment hub for the community that is clean, well lit, supervised, safe, and modern. There is something for everyone at the new Liberty Lanes.

Some of the major improvements include a new sports bar, new (and more reliable) pin-setting machines, new scoring system, new lighting, a clean and modern kitchen, and a newer lane conditioning machine.

And more dynamic changes are on the way that will match the national trend of moving the bowling experience from sport bowling (leagues) towards entertainment and recreational bowling (which includes "Hyper Bowling").

And a giant LED wall is being planned that will allow bowlers to watch their favorite ball games and other entertainment, while bowling.

Details to all this, and much more fascinating information, is included in this extended edition of Almost Paradise in North Idaho.

Episode 80

Tim Garcia is doing what he can to provide a safe and productive workplace environment. His dream when moving to North Idaho was to find freedom and provide an exceptional workplace environment.

He and his family found that freedom immediately.

And now he has created The Coalition, a new building designed to bring entrepreneurs together. The facility offers workspaces of various sizes and features while also providing an open common area including a coffee bar and refreshments. It is a unique structure of glass and steel that is inviting and functional. It is a great place to run a business and invite clients.

Tim has many plans for future activities for his new enterprise.

Tim shares his hopes and dreams, and details on why he moved his family to North Idaho.