The Sunny Side of Life with Troy Thompson
Everyone needs a place they can call their “center of the universe”, for Troy Thompson and family, that is a place called Sunnyside in rural Iowa. Pioneer back with the old sergeant to a way of life that loves (most of) the neighbors, tries to see the good in everyone, prizes hard work, a good story, an honest laugh, and a fair deal of individual liberty. Welcome to life, liberty, and the pursuits that make us happy on the Sunnyside of Life.
Episodes
This week, Troy visits with long-time stage actor, dancer, singer, writer and all-around performer: Cy Young! (Not the baseball player!) Cy started working in the 1950s and hasn't stopped. He's written plays, musicals, songs (including one for Barbara Streisand), novels, short stories for young adults and the rest of us. He's 92 (but only 23 if you count birthdays!)
You don't want to miss out on Cy&apos...
1 Kings 19-22 CONGRATULATIONS! You've completed the book of 1 Kings today!
Support the showThis week, Troy checks in with his buddy, Joel McNulty who has generated several new songs on his way to another album but it hasn't been easy. Since the two college chums last visited, Joel has endured more health issues, some emotional trips, and one very necessary course direction that has paved the way to this long-awaited album. Find out what Joel's been up to, how he has gotten through it all and listen to the produ...
1 Kings 4-6
If you're interested in a visual rendering of Solomon's Temple described in today's reading, check out this video which does a pretty good job describing it's construction, design, and significance: https://youtu.be/Xt6lQAe8ues?si=RLDa4k7uMGDw-AoA
2 Samuel 22-24. Congratulations! You've completed the book of 2 Samuel!
Support the showThis week, author, comedian, and all-around great dad - Mike Knox visits Sunnyside from his home in Southern California to share his story about being a dad of a child with epilepsy as covered in his book: Vivien's Rain: My Daughter's Battle with Epilepsy.
How does a young family navigate the byzantine health care system flooded with pharmaceutical influences, schools that just don't get it, and a career th...
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