Bentley Streat joins Steve Young to honor her birth mother, Lois Cornish, and to reflect on a life shaped by adoption, curiosity, and the search for belonging.

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Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, Bentley always knew she was adopted, but understanding what that meant emotionally became more complicated as she got older. While deeply loved by her adoptive family, she often felt different from the people around her and struggled to understand why.

As an adult, Bentley began searching for answers — a journey that eventually opened the door to relationships and discoveries that reshaped the way she understood herself.

Along the way, Bentley shares stories that are funny, vulnerable, and deeply honest about family expectations, identity, personality, and the complicated beauty of human relationships.

At its core, this episode explores what it means to finally feel recognized — not for who someone hoped you would become, but for who you already are.

Sherri Jones shares the story of her father, Earl Jones — a hardworking Appalachian farmer, devoted family man, and man of deep faith whose resilience reflects generations of his family.

Growing up on a farm in Northeast Tennessee, Sherri spent her childhood riding tractors beside her dad, raising cattle, working tobacco fields, and learning the value of hard work and perseverance.

In this heartfelt conversation, she reflects on Earl’s mischievous sense of humor, his unwavering work ethic, and the remarkable faith that carried him through an 18-year battle with cancer.

This is a story about family roots, quiet strength, rural life, and the memories that never truly leave us.

Singer-songwriter Bob Ritter shares the story of his mother, Lydia—a gifted musician whose quiet strength and enduring spirit shaped the course of his life.

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While Bob’s father was a well-known basketball coach, Lydia was the steady presence behind the scenes: a pianist, performer, teacher, and devoted mother who passed along her love of music to her children.

In this heartfelt conversation, Bob reflects on growing up in Indiana, the joy Lydia brought to everyday life, and the perseverance she showed after developing severe arthritis later in life.

This is a story about music, family, resilience, and the often-unsung people whose influence carries farther than they ever realize.

Mary Bomar joins us to honor her mother, Joan Corinne Phelps Bomar — a woman whose strength, kindness, musical spirit, and encouragement shaped generations around her.

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Growing up in rural Virginia, Mary remembers a home full of music, neighborhood children, laughter, incredible cooking, and a mother who always believed in her.

Joan wasn’t a professional musician, but she understood something deeper about music: it should be felt.

And one piece of advice she gave Mary would go on to shape her entire musical life:

“Sing so everyone can understand every word you’re saying.”

In this warm and deeply personal conversation, Mary reflects on childhood memories, family road trips, Sunday dinners, acts of quiet generosity, and the bond between a mother and daughter who never ended a conversation without saying, “I love you.”

This episode is a reminder that legacy is often built in ordinary moments — repeated with extraordinary love.

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Terri Knott joins us to share a story that begins as family folklore—and becomes something much more.

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For years, Terri had heard whispers about an ancestor who dreamed of flight long before it was possible. Like many family stories, it felt larger than life… and easy to dismiss.

But in retirement, as Terri began exploring her family history—and unexpectedly found herself drawn to flying—she decided to take a closer look.

What she uncovered was not only real, but remarkable.

This is a story about curiosity, belief, and the kind of legacy that doesn’t just live in the past—but finds its way forward, sometimes in ways we don’t fully understand.

Kevin Young honors his father, J.D.—a larger-than-life man whose life was deeply rooted in family, faith, and place. Be sure to stay tuned for a special gift at the end.

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Raised in rural Mississippi and later drawn back toward the family home place, J.D. carried with him a deep appreciation for where he came from and the people who shaped him. Through Kevin’s memories, we hear about a father who loved gathering people together, made others feel welcome, and treated people with a respect that became part of the family’s legacy.

This is a story about home, belonging, and the kind of steady love that continues to anchor a family across generations.

Carol Warren honors her father, Tom—a lifelong learner whose curiosity, love of music, and deep sense of connection shaped the way he lived and the people around him.

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From a gospel music upbringing in Tennessee to a life spent exploring language, history, and the roots of ideas, Tom followed his curiosity wherever it led. Along the way, he built a life grounded in music, community, and a desire to understand how everything connects.
Through Carol’s memories, we hear the story of a man whose influence continues to live on—not only in what he did, but in how he saw the world and the relationships he built.
This is a story about curiosity, connection, and the quiet ways a father’s legacy carries forward.

Dale Whitehead joins us to honor his mother, Martha—a gifted musician whose life was shaped by faith, family, and a deep love of music.

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Raised in rural Virginia, Martha developed her musical talents at an early age and found herself with opportunities that could have led her down a very different path. But at a pivotal moment, she made a choice that would shape not only her own life, but the lives of those around her.

Through Dale’s memories, we hear the story of a woman whose influence extended far beyond the stage—into her family, her community, and the quiet moments that leave a lasting mark.

This is a story about following your heart, living with purpose, and the legacy that continues to echo through a son’s life.