Parkeside Conversations: No More Strangers
Season 1
by Jared Fawson
In this episode, Johnny Fry shares stories from growing up in Layton, a life-changing experience serving the Sioux and Crow tribes, and the unique blessing of serving a mission alongside his wife Joni. Plus, he drops two game-changing life hacks: how to get your teenagers to open up, and how to conquer early mornings. Pull up a chair or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.
In this episode, we hear from Joni Fry, who reflects on growing up in Layton, the tough decision to leave on a mission, and the strength found in navigating her grandson Sam’s challenges, and the wonderful blessings and joy that came from serving a mission as a couple. Pull up a chair or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.
In this episode, we hear from McKay Cowdin, who reflects on growing up in Plain City, how hard work helped shape his life, how Institute gave him direction at a pivotal time. He also shares the tender mercies woven throughout his life--from the kindness of ward members to a long walk at the mall and a serendipitous meeting at the university bookstore. Pull up a chair or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.
In this episode Alissa Cowdin shares her journey living around the globe, surviving the wild world of teaching junior high science, and cheering on her boys from the sidelines. She also opens up about her decision to serve a mission and the life-changing power of listening when the Spirit gives you that inner "bing." Pull up a chair or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.
In this episode, we hear from Nathan Kasparian, who reflects on his family name and his grandparents' incredible sacrifices that allowed for him to be here, his journey from a being a solo pianist to joining a boy band in his teens, to facing Gordon Hayward on the tennis court, and serving a mission in New Mexico where you can have Christmas nearly everyday. Pull up a chair or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.
In this episode, we hear from Cara Kasparian, who talks about how determination opened doors in her education and courted love on the tennis court, her tender path to motherhood, her love for reading and sharing this with the community, and how she balances creativity with the precision of keeping books. Pull up a chair or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.
In this episode, we hear from Trisha Kuerth, who discusses the wisdom found in daily walks in her garden, how keen observation shapes her everyday life, the impact of teachers who share the basics, and her experience navigating leadership as a young regional manager. Pull up a chair or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.
In this episode, we hear from Devin Kuerth, who recounts how a slight change in his name made him infamous, how living all over the world shaped his perspective, a deeply transformative experience from his mission in Venezuela, and he shares a proven dating hack. Pull up a chair or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.
In this episode, Nikole talks about living out her childhood dream and sets the record straight on the definitive history of how she and Jordan ended up together. Pull up a chair, or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.
In this episode, we hear from Jordan Jennings, who shares a lifetime love for athletics, the importance of taking time to teach things in the moment, and how listening to those who have been there before can save us from dangerous situations like being bit by a rattlesnake. Pull up a chair, or go for a walk, get to know your neighbors, and enjoy this Parkeside conversation.