On this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, we are joined by Johnnie and Donnie Van Zant of the country rock band, Van Zant. Johnnie is also the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd and he and his brother, Donnie, are back with a new Christian album, Always Look Up.  Here them talk about their triumphs, tragedies and the faith in Jesus Christ that inspired their new music. 

Hear The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.

On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.

You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

On this episode of The Life Changing Weekend, we are joined by Johnnie and Donnie Van Zant of the country rock band, Van Zant. Johnnie is also the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd and he and his brother, Donnie, are back with a new Christian album, Always Look Up.&nbsp; Here them talk about their triumphs, tragedies and the faith in Jesus Christ that inspired their new music.&nbsp;
Hear The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.
On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.
You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.WAVA.com/podcast">www.WAVA.com/podcast</a>

Life Changing Weekend 12-22-24 Van Zant

Life Changing Weekend 12-15-24 Eyes of the World

Thank you to this week's guests!  First up, I’m joined by Lucia Shaeffer, President of the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, which brings together people of different cultures and backgrounds and, broadly speaking, shares three activities most commonly identified as folkloric with participants, Dancing, Storytelling and Singing.  

Upcoming FSGW holiday events include a Holiday Party on Sunday, 12/22 at 2pm; a New Year’s Eve Contradance at the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase starting at 7:15 called by Gaye Fifer and featuring music by HOT COFFEE BREAKDOWN and International Folk Dancing at the Greenbelt location, every Friday at 8pm

For more info, www.FSGW.org

My next guest is Anjela Barnes, the executive director of the Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park.  With over 200 acres for you to explore, from nature trails, farm tours, livestock, fishing and boating against sweeping views of the Potomac River, Open 365 days a year and always free to visit - Piscataway Park in Accokeek, Maryland a great place to visit on the weekend!  

Learn more at www.accokeekfoundation.org

Thank you to this week's guests!  First up, I’m joined by Lucia Shaeffer, President of the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, which brings together people of different cultures and backgrounds and, broadly speaking, shares three activities most commonly identified as folkloric with participants, Dancing, Storytelling and Singing.  
Upcoming FSGW holiday events include a Holiday Party on Sunday, 12/22 at 2pm; a New Year’s Eve Contradance at the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase starting at 7:15 called by Gaye Fifer and featuring music by HOT COFFEE BREAKDOWN and International Folk Dancing at the Greenbelt location, every Friday at 8pm
For more info, <a href="https://www.FSGW.org">www.FSGW.org</a>
My next guest is Anjela Barnes, the executive director of the Accokeek Foundation at Piscataway Park.  With over 200 acres for you to explore, from nature trails, farm tours, livestock, fishing and boating against sweeping views of the Potomac River, Open 365 days a year and always free to visit - Piscataway Park in Accokeek, Maryland a great place to visit on the weekend!  
Learn more at <a href="https://www.accokeekfoundation.org">www.accokeekfoundation.org</a>

Life Changing Weekend 12-08-24 Fostering Folklore

Thank you to my guests this week.  First up is Jody Hoyos of the Prevent Cancer Foundation in Alexandria, VA., to talk about how Gen Z is falling behind on simple cancer screenings and the results are concerning.  Learn more and get helpful tools at www.preventcancer.org

My second guest is Dr. Katharine A. Yao, MD, a surgical oncologist in Illinois and Chair of the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime in the U.S., but despite its common occurrence, receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer can still be an incredibly isolating experience.  Learn more at www.FACS.org/breastcare

Thank you to my guests this week.  First up is Jody Hoyos of the Prevent Cancer Foundation in Alexandria, VA., to talk about how Gen Z is falling behind on simple cancer screenings and the results are concerning.  Learn more and get helpful tools at <a href="https://www.preventcancer.org">www.preventcancer.org</a> 
My second guest is Dr. Katharine A. Yao, MD, a surgical oncologist in Illinois and Chair of the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.  About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime in the U.S., but despite its common occurrence, receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer can still be an incredibly isolating experience.  Learn more at <a href="https://www.FACS.org/breastcare">www.FACS.org/breastcare</a>

Life Changing Weekend 12-01-24 Cancer Prevention and Care

Thank you to my guests this week, Rose Powers and Gabrielle Tibbs, of The Streetlight, an outstanding Christian-based non-profit helping the homeless in Woodbridge, VA.  The Streetlight offers an emergency hypothermia shelter, supportive housing and homelessness prevention programs, plus homeless campsite outreach, food pantry services and Wednesday night outreach dinners.   Listen and hear about their tremendous success stories and how you can help, including their upcoming Skip a Meal, Feed a Family fundraiser that hopes to raise $500 by November 30.  Click on the click and donate today!

https://givebutter.com/hungerbenefit

Also visit www.thestreetlight.org

Thank you to my guests this week, Rose Powers and Gabrielle Tibbs, of The Streetlight, an outstanding Christian-based non-profit helping the homeless in Woodbridge, VA.  The Streetlight offers an emergency hypothermia shelter, supportive housing and homelessness prevention programs, plus homeless campsite outreach, food pantry services and Wednesday night outreach dinners.   Listen and hear about their tremendous success stories and how you can help, including their upcoming Skip a Meal, Feed a Family fundraiser that hopes to raise $500 by November 30.  Click on the click and donate today!
<a href="https://givebutter.com/hungerbenefit">https://givebutter.com/hungerbenefit</a>
Also visit <a href="https://www.thestreetlight.org">www.thestreetlight.org</a>

Life Changing Weekend 11-24-24 Helping the Homeless with The Streetlight

Thank you to my guest on The Life Changing Weekend, Tiffany Santana, Executive Director of Bethany House of Northern Virginia.  On a typical day 20,000 phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. Women between the ages of 18-24 are the most common victims of abuse by an intimate partner. Domestic violence affects people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, but individuals in lower-income households experience a slightly higher risk. 

Victims of intimate partner violence are at an increased risk of developing chronic pain, neurological disorders, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), high blood pressure, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. These victims are also at higher risk for developing addictions to alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. 

Hear more from Tiffany Santana with host Tom Boone on The Life Changing Weekend.

Visit www.BHNV.org to learn more

Hear The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.

On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.

You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

Thank you to my guest on The Life Changing Weekend, Tiffany Santana, Executive Director of Bethany House of Northern Virginia.  On a typical day 20,000 phone calls are placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. Women between the ages of 18-24 are the most common victims of abuse by an intimate partner. Domestic violence affects people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, but individuals in lower-income households experience a slightly higher risk. 
Victims of intimate partner violence are at an increased risk of developing chronic pain, neurological disorders, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), high blood pressure, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. These victims are also at higher risk for developing addictions to alcohol, tobacco, or illicit drugs. 
Hear more from Tiffany Santana with host Tom Boone on The Life Changing Weekend.
Visit www.BHNV.org to learn more
Hear The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.
On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.
You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to <a href="http://www.WAVA.com/podcast">www.WAVA.com/podcast</a>

Life Changing Weekend 11-17-24 Stopping Domestic Violence with Bethany House of NoVA

Coming up on The Life Changing Weekend, Emmy Award-winning journalist and PenFed Foundation President Andrea McCarren shares details on the Veteran Entrepreneur Program at PenFed and discusses how veterans can transition to business ownership.

Joining Andrea is West Point graduate and retired Green Beret Ryan Johnson.  Ryan is the co-founder of Bugle, a community outreach platform designed to change the world of volunteering and increase transparency in philanthropic giving.

Starting a successful business is challenging no matter who you are or where you live. After returning home after World War II, nearly 50% of military veterans started businesses. Unfortunately, that number is down to less than 5% today.  A new PenFed Foundation Study reveals the best cities to start a business as a veteran.  Visit www.penfeddoundation.org to learn more

PLUS, I chat with John Bentzinger of Canine Companions for Independence, a tremendous non-profit based in New York but will soon be opening a regional location in Virginia.  Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. They provide service dogs at no cost to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.  Go to www.canine.org to learn more!

Also check out this article on CC!

https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/us-news/miliary-veterans-with-ptsd-saved-by-service-dogs/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=mail_app

Listen to The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.

On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.

You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to www.WAVA.com/podcast

Coming up on The Life Changing Weekend, Emmy Award-winning journalist and PenFed Foundation President Andrea McCarren shares details on the Veteran Entrepreneur Program at PenFed and discusses how veterans can transition to business ownership.
Joining Andrea is West Point graduate and retired Green Beret Ryan Johnson.  Ryan is the co-founder of Bugle, a community outreach platform designed to change the world of volunteering and increase transparency in philanthropic giving.
Starting a successful business is challenging no matter who you are or where you live. After returning home after World War II, nearly 50% of military veterans started businesses. Unfortunately, that number is down to less than 5% today.  A new PenFed Foundation Study reveals the best cities to start a business as a veteran.  Visit <a href="https://www.penfeddoundation.org">www.penfeddoundation.org</a> to learn more
PLUS, I chat with John Bentzinger of Canine Companions for Independence, a tremendous non-profit based in New York but will soon be opening a regional location in Virginia.  Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. They provide service dogs at no cost to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.  Go to <a href="https://www.canine.org">www.canine.org</a> to learn more!
Also check out this article on CC!
<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/us-news/miliary-veterans-with-ptsd-saved-by-service-dogs/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&amp;utm_source=mail_app">https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/us-news/miliary-veterans-with-ptsd-saved-by-service-dogs/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&amp;utm_source=mail_app</a>
Listen to The Life Changing Weekend with host Tom Boone on 105.1FM WAVA, Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.
On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.
You can also listen to The Life Changing Weekend anytime by going to <a href="http://www.WAVA.com/podcast">www.WAVA.com/podcast</a>

Life Changing Weekend 11-10-24 Veterans Day Special

Thank you to my guest, Michael Sweet, Lead Singer, guitarist and songwriter of the Christian hard rock band Stryper!  Michael has led Stryper in 15 albums over 40 years and has also enjoyed a varied career outside the band including 11 solo albums, and from 2007-2011, he was the singer and second guitarist for the 70’s mega-selling band, BOSTON.  Today, Michael and Stryper are back with a new album, “When We Were Kings” - the band’s 15th - and a massive tour celebrating 40 years of Stryper. 

Michael and I had a great conversation about being the challenges and rewards of being a Christian band in an often unwelcoming world of secular rock music, his influences, his new album and what to expect when the band’s 40 anniversary tour arrives in Baltimore on November 10!

Hear Michael Sweet with host Tom Boone on The Life Changing Weekend on 105.1FM WAVA on Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.

On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.

Thank you to my guest, Michael Sweet, Lead Singer, guitarist and songwriter of the Christian hard rock band Stryper!  Michael has led Stryper in 15 albums over 40 years and has also enjoyed a varied career outside the band including 11 solo albums, and from 2007-2011, he was the singer and second guitarist for the 70’s mega-selling band, BOSTON.  Today, Michael and Stryper are back with a new album, “When We Were Kings” - the band’s 15th - and a massive tour celebrating 40 years of Stryper. 
Michael and I had a great conversation about being the challenges and rewards of being a Christian band in an often unwelcoming world of secular rock music, his influences, his new album and what to expect when the band’s 40 anniversary tour arrives in Baltimore on November 10!
Hear Michael Sweet with host Tom Boone on The Life Changing Weekend on 105.1FM WAVA on Saturday at 10am and 10:30pm.
On Sunday, listen on AM570 The Answer at 8am and 3pm.

Life Changing Weekend 11-03-24 Michael Sweet of Stryper

The drug problem in America is out of control and filmmaker Charlie Minn believes our career politicians, celebrities and the media are complicit in the deterioration of the country.  He's angry and he's not holding back.  Listen now and find his new documentary film, 'Kensington', by visiting his website at www.kensington-today.com

The drug problem in America is out of control and filmmaker Charlie Minn believes our career politicians, celebrities and the media are complicit in the deterioration of the country.  He's angry and he's not holding back.  Listen now and find his new documentary film, 'Kensington', by visiting his website at <a href="http://www.kensington-today.com">www.kensington-today.com</a>

Life Changing Weekend 10-27-24 Kensington Today

The Bill of Rights Institute is a local non-profit that works with students and schools around the country to promote the ideals and brilliance of our Bill of Rights.  For over 20 years BRI has been designing classroom-ready, constitutional principles-based lessons, and supporting educators with engaging events.  Hear more about BRI from Rachel Davison-Humphries, Sr. Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute.  Listen now!

The Bill of Rights is one of the three founding documents. It was strongly influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by George Mason as well as English documents such as the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, the English Bill of Rights, and the Massachusetts Body of Liberties.

PDF: Bill of Rights

Learn more by following this link - Bill of Rights Institute

The Bill of Rights Institute is a local non-profit that works with students and schools around the country to promote the ideals and brilliance of our Bill of Rights.  For over 20 years BRI has been designing classroom-ready, constitutional principles-based lessons, and supporting educators with engaging events.  Hear more about BRI from Rachel Davison-Humphries, Sr. Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute.  Listen now!
The Bill of Rights is one of the three <a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/curricula/the-founding-documents-a-three-act-drama/">founding documents</a>. It was strongly influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by <a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/founders/george-mason/">George Mason</a> as well as English documents such as the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, the English Bill of Rights, and the Massachusetts Body of Liberties.
<a href="https://bri-wp-images.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/Bill-of-Rights.pdf">PDF: Bill of Rights</a>
Learn more by following this link - <a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/">Bill of Rights Institute</a>

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